Palooka(1934)
Palooka Synopsis
Joe Palooka is a naive young man whose father Pete was a champion boxer, but his lifestyle caused Joe's mother Mayme to leave him and to take young Joe to the country to raise him.
Palooka (1934) is a music and comedy film directed by Benjamin Stoloff, released on January 26, 1934 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Jimmy Durante, Lupe Vélez, Stuart Erwin and Marjorie Rambeau. Viewers rate it 3.6 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Benjamin Stoloff
- Writers:
- Gertrude Purcell, Ben Ryan, Jack Jevne
- Producers:
- Edward Small
- Cinematographer:
- Arthur Edeson
- Production:
- United Artists, Edward Small Productions
- Status:
- Released
Palooka Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jimmy Durante
as Knobby Walsh
Lupe Vélez
as Nina Madero
Stuart Erwin
as Joe Palooka
Marjorie Rambeau
as Mayme Palooka
Thelma Todd
as Trixie
Robert Armstrong
as Pete Palooka
Mary Carlisle
as Anne Howe
William Cagney
as Al McSwatt
Franklyn Ardell
as Doc Wise
Tom Dugan
as Whitey
- Louise Beavers
Louise Beavers
as Crystal
Fred 'Snowflake' Toones
as Smokey (as Snowflake)
Key crew
Directed by Benjamin Stoloff, written by Gertrude Purcell, Ben Ryan and Jack Jevne, produced by Edward Small.
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Palooka Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.6/10 from 11 ratings.
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Palooka – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Palooka online?
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Palooka (1934) is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, FlixFling and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Palooka?
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The main cast of Palooka (1934) includes Jimmy Durante, Lupe Vélez, Stuart Erwin, Marjorie Rambeau and Thelma Todd. The film was directed by Benjamin Stoloff. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Palooka released?
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Palooka was released on January 26, 1934 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Palooka worth watching?
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Palooka (1934) holds an average rating of 3.6 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.