Gentleman Joe Palooka_
In the second film of Monogram's Joe Palooka series, Joe is 'used', by two state senators scheming to obtain oil-rich lands, in a publicity campaign to get the land transferred to the state, supposedly for a park. When Joe learns that he has been used as a dupe he becomes disillusioned and leaves the prize=fighting profession. But, his manager, sparring partners, and fiancée manage to expose the land-grab scheme, clear Joe's name and discredit the crooked politicians.
Starring
Leon Errol, Joe Kirkwood Jr., Guy Kibbee
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Gentleman Joe Palooka was released 80 years ago in 1946.
Overview
In the second film of Monogram's Joe Palooka series, Joe is 'used', by two state senators scheming to obtain oil-rich lands, in a publicity campaign to get t...
Gentleman Joe Palooka is a Comedy, Crime, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 12m.
CAST (20)
Leon Errol
Knobby Walsh
Joe Kirkwood Jr.
Joe Palooka
Guy Kibbee
Uncle Charlie
Elyse Knox
Anne Howe
Lionel Stander
Harry Mitchell
H.B. Warner
Sen. McCarden
Stanley Prager
Rapadsky
Warren Hymer
Louie - Sparring Partner
Richard Lane
Phillips
Cliff Nazarro
First Character
Fritz Feld
Club Steward
Sarah Padden
Mom Palooka
Louis Jean Heydt
Chairman
Freddie Steele
Freddie Steele
Tom Harmon
Tommy Harmon (as Tommy Harmon)
Roy Atwell
Senator Sam H. Smiley
Ian Wolfe
Editor W.W. Dwight
Sam McDaniel
Smoky - Second
Eddie Gribbon
Ziggy - Sparring Partner
Marie Blake
Maid
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What is Gentleman Joe Palooka about?
In the second film of Monogram's Joe Palooka series, Joe is 'used', by two state senators scheming to obtain oil-rich lands, in a publicity campaign to get the land transferred to the state, supposedly for a park. When Joe learns that he has been used as a dupe he becomes disillusioned and leaves the prize=fighting profession. But, his manager, sparring partners, and fiancée manage to expose the land-grab scheme, clear Joe's name and discredit the crooked politicians.
How long is Gentleman Joe Palooka?
Gentleman Joe Palooka has a runtime of 72 minutes (1h 12m).
Who stars in Gentleman Joe Palooka?
The cast of Gentleman Joe Palooka includes Leon Errol, Joe Kirkwood Jr., Guy Kibbee, Elyse Knox, Lionel Stander.
GENRES (3)
Comedy
Crime
Drama