Palooka

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Movie Info

Based on the popular comic strip by Ham Fisher, this fast-paced and funny boxing outing follows the exploits of a boxing manager and the up-and-coming fighter he mentors to. The film is also known as Joe Palooka.

Rating:

NR
Genre:

Action & Adventure, Classics, Comedy, Drama
Directed By:

Benjamin Stoloff
Written By:

Jack Jevne, Arthur Kober, Murray Roth, Gertrude Purcell, Ben Ryan
In Theaters:

Jun 1, 1934 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Aug 2, 2005
Runtime:

86 minutes
Studio:

Live Home Video

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Cast

Jimmy Durante
as Knobby Walsh/Junior

Stuart Erwin
as Joe Palooka

Marjorie Rambeau
as Mayme Palooka

Lupe Velez
as Nina Madero

Robert Armstrong
as Pete Palooka

Mary Carlisle
as Anne

William Cagney
as Al McSwatt

Thelma Todd
as Trixie

Franklyn Ardell
as Doc Wise

Tom Dugan
as Whitey

Guinn 'Big Boy' Williams
as Slats

Stanley Fields
as Blacky

Louise Beavers
as Crystal

Fred 'Snowflake' Toones
as Smokey

Al Hill
as Dynamite Wilson

Gordon DeMain
as Photographers' Official

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Critic Reviews for Palooka

All Critics (1) | Fresh (1)

Jimmie Durante and Lupe Velez give all they've got to this one. Durante fans will go crazy over it; those who get tired of him after the first hour will like it somewhat less.

Jun 6, 2019 | Full Review…

Helen Brown Norden
Vanity Fair

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Audience Reviews for Palooka

Sep 06, 2014

It's a fish out of water tale as a simple country boy tries out life in the big city by becoming a prize fighter. Light dialogue moves this baby right along (except for that Jimmy Durante begins to irritate after a bit ... and that's a lot cause it's basically his movie!) and the characterizations seem as fresh as today. Durante performs his standard for which he was well known, "Ink-A-Dink-A-Doo" song as well. Not bad at all.

Kevin M. W Super Reviewer