Palooka (1934)

Unrated   |    |  Comedy, Music

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Knobby discovers young hunk Palooka and trains him to fight the reigning champ, also drunken sot, Al McSwatt.

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9 July 2018 | frankd-64766
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.

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Trivia

United Artists/Reliance production #8200.

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.

Soundtracks

Like Me a Little Bit Less (Love Me a Little Bit More)
(1933) (uncredited)
Music by Burton Lane
Lyrics by Harold Adamson
Sung and danced to by Lupe Velez at the Paradise nightclub

Storyline

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Genres

Comedy | Music

Details

Release Date:

26 January 1934

Language

English

Country of Origin

USA

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