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Palooka

  • 1934
  • Approved
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
425
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Jimmy Durante and Stuart Erwin in Palooka (1934)
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Knobby discovers young hunk Palooka and trains him to fight the reigning champ, also drunken sot, Al McSwatt.Knobby discovers young hunk Palooka and trains him to fight the reigning champ, also drunken sot, Al McSwatt.Knobby discovers young hunk Palooka and trains him to fight the reigning champ, also drunken sot, Al McSwatt.

  • Director
    • Benjamin Stoloff
  • Writers
    • Ham Fisher
    • Jack Jevne
    • Gertrude Purcell
  • Stars
    • Jimmy Durante
    • Lupe Velez
    • Stuart Erwin
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    425
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Benjamin Stoloff
    • Writers
      • Ham Fisher
      • Jack Jevne
      • Gertrude Purcell
    • Stars
      • Jimmy Durante
      • Lupe Velez
      • Stuart Erwin
    • 15User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Jimmy Durante
    Jimmy Durante
    • Knobby Walsh
    Lupe Velez
    Lupe Velez
    • Nina Madero
    Stuart Erwin
    Stuart Erwin
    • Joe Palooka
    Marjorie Rambeau
    Marjorie Rambeau
    • Mayme Palooka
    Robert Armstrong
    Robert Armstrong
    • Pete Palooka
    Mary Carlisle
    Mary Carlisle
    • Anne Howe
    William Cagney
    William Cagney
    • Al McSwatt
    Thelma Todd
    Thelma Todd
    • Trixie
    Franklyn Ardell
    Franklyn Ardell
    • Doc Wise
    Tom Dugan
    Tom Dugan
    • Whitey
    Louise Beavers
    Louise Beavers
    • Crystal
    Fred 'Snowflake' Toones
    Fred 'Snowflake' Toones
    • Smokey
    • (as Snowflake)
    Gus Arnheim
    • Orchestra Bandleader
    Brooks Benedict
    Brooks Benedict
    • Slugs - Blacky's Associate
    • (uncredited)
    Stanley Blystone
    Stanley Blystone
    • Second House Detective
    • (uncredited)
    André Cheron
    • First Headwaiter
    • (uncredited)
    Alfonso Corelli
    • Violin Player in Orchestra
    • (uncredited)
    Gordon De Main
    Gordon De Main
    • Photographers' Official
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Benjamin Stoloff
    • Writers
      • Ham Fisher
      • Jack Jevne
      • Gertrude Purcell
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      The movie wound up in the Public Domain years after release as the original copyright holder neglected to renew the copyright. Because of this, various VHS and DVD releases, many of which are of inferior quality, have been released over the years.
    • Quotes

      Doc Wise: He's no more a champ than you're an Indian.

      Knobby Walsh: I am an Indian; and my name is Sittin' Pretty.

    • Connections
      Featured in Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1930s: Dancing Away the Great Depression (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      The Band Played On
      (1895) (uncredited)
      Music by Chas. B. Ward
      Lyrics by John F. Palmer
      Played at the theatre

    User reviews15

    Featured review
    10/10

    Non stop laughter

    I found this gem in the bargain bin but it is a must see for anyone interested in classic movies. I am a huge Jimmy Durante fan and he was terrific, but I thought Lupe Valez stole the show. She was an incredible comedic actress who died much too young. She lead a tragic life but you would never know it by her performance here. Jimmy Durante was just non stop in your face comedy. He was a great entertainer with heart and intensity. Also, William Cagney did a wonderful job as Al McSwatt and Marjorie Rambeau was unforgettable as Mayme Palooka. This had me laughing from start to finish and the ending was the biggest laugh of all.
    • frankd-64766
    • Jul 8, 2018
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    • Release date
      • January 26, 1934 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Great Schnozzle
    • Production company
      • Edward Small Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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