Joe Palooka in Humphrey Takes a Chance
“HILARIOUS HUMPHREY! He's worth his weight in LAUGHS”
Synopsis
A crooked boxing promoter tries to shake down Joe's manager by setting up a rigged fight in Humphrey Pennyworth's hometown.
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Top Cast
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Leon Errol
Knobby Walsh
Joe Kirkwood Jr.
Joe Palooka
Robert Coogan
Humphrey Pennyworth
Lois Collier
Anne Howe Palooka
Gil Lamb
Martin
Tom Neal
Gordon Rogers
Jack Kirkwood
Phiffeney
Mary Margaret Robinson
Mary (as Mary Happy)
Andrew Tombes
Sheriff Grogan
Iris Adrian
Miss Tuttle
Chester Conklin
Prentice
Hank Mann
Hiram
Clarence Hennecke
Zeke
Heinie Conklin
Pete
Tim Ryan
Bentley
Victoria Horne
Miss Tucker
Chester Clute
Upperbottom
Eddie Gribbon
Canvasback
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 4, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Yarbrough
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeff Anjan
- Original Title
- Joe Palooka in Humphrey Takes a Chance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Yarbrough
Jeff Anjan, Ham Fisher
Hal E. Chester
Department Leadership Roster
Hal E. Chester
Producer
Jean Yarbrough
Director
Jeff Anjan
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Joe Palooka in Humphrey Takes a Chance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Joe Palooka in Humphrey Takes a Chance about?
A crooked boxing promoter tries to shake down Joe's manager by setting up a rigged fight in Humphrey Pennyworth's hometown.
Who directed Joe Palooka in Humphrey Takes a Chance?
Joe Palooka in Humphrey Takes a Chance was directed by Jean Yarbrough.
Who stars in Joe Palooka in Humphrey Takes a Chance?
The principal cast of Joe Palooka in Humphrey Takes a Chance includes Leon Errol, Joe Kirkwood Jr., Robert Coogan, Lois Collier, Gil Lamb.
When was Joe Palooka in Humphrey Takes a Chance released and how long is it?
Joe Palooka in Humphrey Takes a Chance was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Is Joe Palooka in Humphrey Takes a Chance based on a book or true story?
Joe Palooka in Humphrey Takes a Chance is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Ham Fisher".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Joe Palooka in Humphrey Takes a Chance?
Joe Palooka in Humphrey Takes a Chance holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).