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Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey

NR

FamilyComedy

4/10(2 ratings)

Newlyweds Joe and Anne Palooka are delayed in their honeymoon plans by the helpful Humphrey Pennyworth and by considerably-less-helpful manager, Knobby Walsh.

02-05-1950

1h 5m

Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey

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Main Cast

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:: Jean Yarbrough

Production:: Monogram Pictures

Key Crew

Producer:: Hal E. Chester

Screenplay:: Henry Blankfort

Locations and Languages

Country:: US

Filming:: US

Languages:: en

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