Gentleman Joe Palooka
Synopsis
In the second film of Monogram's Joe Palooka series, Joe is 'used', by two state senators scheming to obtain oil-rich lands, in a publicity campaign to get the land transferred to the state, supposedly for a park. When Joe learns that he has been used as a dupe he becomes disillusioned and leaves the prize=fighting profession. But, his manager, sparring partners, and fiancée manage to expose the land-grab scheme, clear Joe's name and discredit the crooked politicians.
Part of the Joe Palooka series
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Leon Errol
Knobby Walsh
Joe Kirkwood Jr.
Joe Palooka
Guy Kibbee
Uncle Charlie
Elyse Knox
Anne Howe
Lionel Stander
Harry Mitchell
H.B. Warner
Sen. McCarden
Stanley Prager
Rapadsky
Warren Hymer
Louie - Sparring Partner
Richard Lane
Phillips
Cliff Nazarro
First Character
Fritz Feld
Club Steward
Sarah Padden
Mom Palooka
Louis Jean Heydt
Chairman
Freddie Steele
Freddie Steele
Tom Harmon
Tommy Harmon (as Tommy Harmon)
Roy Atwell
Senator Sam H. Smiley
Ian Wolfe
Editor W.W. Dwight
Sam McDaniel
Smoky - Second
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 5, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cy Endfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Cy Endfield
- Original Score
- Edward J. Kay
- Original Title
- Gentleman Joe Palooka
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cy Endfield
Cy Endfield, Ham Fisher
Edward J. Kay
William A. Sickner
Department Leadership Roster
Cy Endfield
Director
Cy Endfield
Screenplay
Edward J. Kay
Original Music Composer
William A. Sickner
Director of Photography
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 Gentleman Joe Palooka
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What is Gentleman Joe Palooka about?
In the second film of Monogram's Joe Palooka series, Joe is 'used', by two state senators scheming to obtain oil-rich lands, in a publicity campaign to get the land transferred to the state, supposedly for a park. When Joe learns that he has been used as a dupe he becomes disillusioned and leaves the prize=fighting profession. But, his manager, sparring partners, and fiancée manage to expose the land-grab scheme, clear Joe's name and discredit the crooked politicians.
Who directed Gentleman Joe Palooka?
Gentleman Joe Palooka was directed by Cy Endfield.
Who stars in Gentleman Joe Palooka?
The principal cast of Gentleman Joe Palooka includes Leon Errol, Joe Kirkwood Jr., Guy Kibbee, Elyse Knox, Lionel Stander.
When was Gentleman Joe Palooka released and how long is it?
Gentleman Joe Palooka was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Gentleman Joe Palooka?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gentleman Joe Palooka was composed by Edward J. Kay.
Is Gentleman Joe Palooka based on a book or true story?
Gentleman Joe Palooka is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Ham Fisher".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gentleman Joe Palooka?
Gentleman Joe Palooka holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).