Joe palooka comic books are based on the comic strip about a heavyweight boxing champion, created by cartoonist ham fisher in 1921. In 1958 columbia released the old three stooges shorts to television and there. Operation crossroads, a series of nuclear weapon tests conducted by the united states at bikini atoll in micronesia, is initiated by detonation of able at an altitude of 520 feet 158 m. Aug 08, 2011 i have decided to make a list of all films based on comic books, and if i have missed any movies please let me know in the comments section. The strip debuted in 1930 and was carried at its peak by nine hundred newspapers. The first in the series was joe palooka, champ 1946. He is perhaps best remembered for his portrayal of wilmer in the 1941 version of the maltese falcon and the futile efforts made by his character to intimidate sam spade humphrey bogart in the film. Russell meeker was created on august 12, 1892 in illinois, usa. The film features cameo appearances by real life boxing greats joe louis. Moe explains to the judge that he is very sick and needs peace and quiet. It was part of the joe palooka series from monogram pictures starring joe kirkwood, jr. While id never call gentleman joe palooka a great film, it is different. The gentleman caller film the gentleman caller 16 june 1967 16 june 1967. Gentleman joe was hoods first fullscale musical comedy, and its success prompted him to leave the military to concentrate on his writing.
Then came endfields first feature, gentleman joe palooka 1946, followed by the intriguingly titled stork bites man 1947, the reputedly interesting the argyle secrets 1948, and joe palooka. The story of joe palooka starred young teddy bergman alan reed, the voice of tvs fred flintstone in the. In the second film of monograms joe palooka series, joe is used, by two state senators scheming to obtain oilrich lands, in a publicity campaign to get the land transferred to the state, supposedly for a park. Gentleman joe palooka 1946 leon errol, eddie gribbon, joe kirkwood jr. Manager knobby walsh discovers young hunk joe palooka and trains him to fight the champ. In 1958 columbia released the old three stooges shorts to television and there was an immediate resurgence of popularity of the stooges. The definitive the story of joe palooka radio log with alan reed. Joe palooka the roadside incident air date unknown. The immortal gentleman film the immortal gentleman 26 march 1935. Airing every tuesday and thursday at the dinner hour, the story of joe palooka launched with a huge promotion throughout the u.
The strip was adapted to a shortlived 15minute cbs radio series, 12 featurelength films chiefly from monogram pictures, nine vitaphone film shorts, a 1954 syndicated. Joe palooka is an american comic strip about a heavyweight boxing champion, created by. Gentleman joe palooka 1946 gentleman joe palooka 1946. Another of the many joe palooka bmovies made from the 30s to the 50s joe palooka in humphrey takes a chance joe s sidekick gets a sort of top billing. The prizefighter joe palookas popularity soars after his manager, knobby walsh, explains to reporters how clean living is responsible for joes success. Joe palooka made his movie debut in palooka 1934 with stuart erwin in the title. The level of vitriol and distain each page spews would require the invention of a new scale to measure. In the second film of monograms joe palooka series, joe is used, by two state senators scheming to obtain. Sterling hayden, marie windsor, vince edwards, elisha cook jr en coleen gray. The strip was adapted to a shortlived 15minute cbs radio series, 12 featurelength films chiefly from monogram pictures, nine vitaphone film shorts, a 1954 syndicated television series the joe. This time, joe is framed on a bum rap by a group of gamblers. An officer and a gentleman is a good drama that relies on a predictable story, but manages to be entertaining due to the performances of its cast. Sheldon leonard was born in new york citys lower manhattan, the son of jewish parents. It was the second of the longrunning joe palooka series plot.
From 19431946, the topper strip rotated between a variety of different. List of feature film series with 11 to 20 entries wiki 2. Based on the comic strip by ham fisher, this comedy portrays the exploits of a fasttalking boxing manager and the young fighter he is mentoring. The strip debuted in 1930 and was carried at its peak by 900 newspapers.
An officer and a gentleman is a 1982 american romantic drama film starring richard gere, debra winger, and louis gossett jr. One of the early toppers was fishers looney legends, which ran from january 10, 1932 to august 27, 1933. Gangsters trying to fix fights frame boxer joe palooka joe kirkwood for murder. Joe kirkwood plays joe palooka, the softhearted pugilist created for the funny papers by ham fisher. I have decided to make a list of all films based on comic books, and if i have missed any movies please let me know in the comments section.
Overview of gentleman joe palooka, 1946, directed by cyril endfield, with leon errol, joe kirkwood jr. Joe palooka was ranked one of the five most popular strips. Gentleman joe palooka 1946 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Another of the many joe palooka bmovies made from the 30s to the 50s joe palooka in humphrey takes a chance joes sidekick gets a sort of top billing. Joe palookas film career spanned twenty b films between 1934 and 1951. The strip debuted in 1930 and was carried at its peak by 900 newspapers the strip was adapted to a shortlived 15minute cbs radio series, 12 featurelength films chiefly from monogram pictures, nine vitaphone film shorts, a 1954 syndicated television series the joe. It tells the story of zack mayo gere, a united states navy aviation officer candidate who is beginning his training at aviation officer candidate school. The first actor to portray joe palooka in film was stu erwin in 1934s palooka for reliance pictures. When two fighters play a practical joke on knobby, it turns into a tragedy for a little boy. Poil has decided to enter the bathin beauty contess at the supoib bath for miss atomic blonde of 1946 at coney island. Ctva us drama the joe palooka story guild films1954. The strip debuted on april 19, 1930 and was carried at its peak by 900 newspapers. Mobsters try to make life tough for joe and his socialite girlfriend anne.
The strip was adapted to a shortlived 15minute cbs radio series, 12 featurelength films chiefly from monogram pictures, nine vitaphone film shorts. It was the second of the longrunning joe palooka series. Hood and slaughter went on to write several more comedies together, including the french maid in 1896 and another successful vehicle for roberts, dandy dan, the lifeguardsman in 1897. Joe palooka in winner take all 1948 the golden eye 1948 shanghai chest 1948. Fishers history of boxing sept 3, 1933 june 20, 1937, joe palookas boxing course june 27, 1937 may 1, 1938 and joe palookas album may 8, 1938 nov 14, 1943. Joe palooka was a newspaper comic strip character created by ham fisher that appeared for the first time in april 1930 and lasted for over 50. Hes known for his focus on all over the world in eighty times 1956, jailhouse rock and roll 1957 as well as the nature of st. Jimmy durante portrayed knobby walsh, joes manager. Based on the popular comic strip by ham fisher, this fastpaced and funny boxing outing follows the exploits of a boxing manager and the upandcoming. A gentleman 2017 vostfr streaming complet en francais. December 26, 1903 may 18, 1995 was an american stage, film and television character actor who often specialized in roles as cowardly villains and neurotics. Joe palooka made his movie debut in palooka 1934 with stuart erwin in the title role. To help moe relax, they take him on a hunting trip which is anything but. Jane and joe palooka have created less a storybook and more an iambic pentameterdriven screed of violent, fantasy retribution for the real world.
He is perhaps best remembered for his portrayal of wilmer in the 1941 version of the maltese falcon and the futile efforts made by his character to. Joe derita was asked to join the act, and at this time the stooges formed comedy iii productions, inc. The definitive the story of joe palooka radio log with. This film coalso featured trudy marshall and was directed by reginald le borg. Tom harmon was a legendary university football participant who became a sportscaster and sired television superstar tag harmon who also played university soccer at ucla. Orange county, ca, united states miscellaneous musings on classic films and disney.
Telecharger palooka film complet en francais vf hd 1934 youtube. Gentleman joe palooka is a 1946 film directed by cy endfield. His maternal grandparents had been irish, and his dad got irish, french. Joe palooka, champ 1946 gentleman joe palooka 1946 joe palooka in the knockout 1947 joe palooka in fighting mad 1948 joe palooka in winner take all 1948 joe palooka in the big fight 1949 joe palooka in the counterpunch 1949 joe palooka meets humphrey 1950 joe palooka in humphrey takes a chance 1950 joe palooka in the squared. Joe palooka in the big fight 1949 gangsters trying to fix fights frame boxer joe palooka joe kirkwood for. Monograms lowbudget, highgrossing joe palooka series carries on in this 66minute entry. Joe palooka in the knockout is a 1947 american film.
Mens skinny ties, knitted ties, bow ties, striped ties. Palooka also featured robert armstrong, lupe velez, jimmy durante and thelma todd. Gentleman joe palooka movie posters from movie poster shop. Touting over 10,000,000 fans of the comic strip, heinz 57s spot ads of the era heralded the new series as the greatest 15 minutes of fun on the air. Joe palooka in winner take all 1948 boxer joe palooka joe kirkwood jr. When joe learns that he has been used as a dupe he becomes disillusioned, and leaves the prize. Joe palooka is an american comic strip about a heavyweight boxing champion, created by cartoonist ham fisher. Gentleman joe palooka 1946 joe palooka in the knockout 1947 joe palooka in fighting mad 1948 joe palooka in winner take all 1948 joe palooka in the big fight 1949 joe palooka in the counterpunch 1949 joe palooka meets humphrey 1950 joe palooka in humphrey takes a chance 1950 joe palooka in the squared circle 1950. Example of joe palooka sunday by ham fisher and tony di preta, december 3, year unknown. Fishers history of boxing sept 3, 1933 june 20, 1937, joe palooka s boxing course june 27, 1937 may 1, 1938 and joe palooka s album may 8, 1938 nov 14, 1943. Gentlemanjoe specialized in designing sophisticated custom colored uniform ties, striped ties, skinny ties, knitted ties, bow ties and extra large long ties using premium graded fabrics, all at affordable prices. Great selection of affordable, stylish mens ties, extra long ties, bow ties, skinny ties, cuff links, pocket squares, tie bars, jewelry, boys ties, gold ties, ties on sale, groom and groomsmen. Don the con goes to prison was written and illustrated with poison ink.
This public domain film was originally released as. When joe learns that he has been used as a dupe he becomes disillusioned, and leaves the prizefighting profession. Dullea, in his first film role since the 1968 release of 2001. List of feature film series with 11 to 20 entries wikipedia. The joe palooka story, popularly known simply as joe palooka, was a 1954 syndicated television series starring kirkwood and featuring former boxing champion maxie rosenbloom as humphrey pennyworth. Leon errol timeline featuring movies and other highlights. This segues into a flashback where moe is disturbed by larry and curlys original twoman quartet musical act. The prizefighter joe palooka s popularity soars after his manager, knobby walsh, explains to reporters how clean living is responsible for joe s success. Read the full synopsis of gentleman joe palooka, 1946, directed by cyril endfield, with leon errol, joe kirkwood jr. First film adaptation of mickey spillanes mike hammer. Joe palooka in winner take all 1948 movie moviefone. Thomas dudley harmon was created in rensselaer, indiana, to rose marie quinn and louis amiel harmon, an agent.
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