COMEDY . 1947 . 0h 59m . 5.2/10

The Fabulous Joe_

"A HOWLEROO THAT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU!"

Milo Terkel's life is never the same after he is willed a dog named Joe. Milo buys his wife a diamond necklace for their anniversary, but when he returns home he finds a note saying she is attending a charity affair. He decides to celebrate alone, taking Joe along for company. After two "mystery gardenias" at the Florida Club, he meets gorgeous Miss Gilmore who spots the necklace and asks to try it on. Milo is punched in the nose by Miss Gilmore's boyfriend, Louie. But Milo's troubles really begin when his dog starts to talk to him, and ONLY to him! He tells Milo to act tough, like Humphrey Bogart. It's a laugh-a-minute as Milo changes from lamb to lion and is innocently caught by his wife with the shapely Miss Gilmore. When his wife sues for divorce he tells the judge about Joe being his advisor. The judge can only suggest that Milo and his wife take a long vacation to work out their problems. Everyone knows a dog simply can't talk!

Starring Walter Abel, Margot Grahame, Marie Wilson
5.2/10
Rating
0h 59m
Runtime
1947
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A HOWLEROO THAT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU!

Milo Terkel's life is never the same after he is willed a dog named Joe. Milo buys his wife a diamond necklace for their anniversary, but when he returns home he finds a note saying she is attending a charity affair. He decides to celebrate alone, taking Joe along for company. After two "mystery gardenias" at the Florida Club, he meets gorgeous Miss Gilmore who spots the necklace and asks to try it on. Milo is punched in the nose by Miss Gilmore's boyfriend, Louie. But Milo's troubles really begin when his dog starts to talk to him, and ONLY to him! He tells Milo to act tough, like Humphrey Bogart. It's a laugh-a-minute as Milo changes from lamb to lion and is innocently caught by his wife with the shapely Miss Gilmore. When his wife sues for divorce he tells the judge about Joe being his advisor. The judge can only suggest that Milo and his wife take a long vacation to work out their problems. Everyone knows a dog simply can't talk!

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Cast
Walter Abel stars as Milo Terkel in The Fabulous Joe.
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Year context
The Fabulous Joe was released 79 years ago in 1947.
Overview
Milo Terkel's life is never the same after he is willed a dog named Joe. Milo buys his wife a diamond necklace for their anniversary, but when he returns hom...
The Fabulous Joe is a Comedy film with a runtime of 0h 59m.

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Status
Released
Runtime
59 min (0h 59m)
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Rating
5.2/10 (5 votes)

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What is The Fabulous Joe about?
Milo Terkel's life is never the same after he is willed a dog named Joe. Milo buys his wife a diamond necklace for their anniversary, but when he returns home he finds a note saying she is attending a charity affair. He decides to celebrate alone, taking Joe along for company. After two "mystery gardenias" at the Florida Club, he meets gorgeous Miss Gilmore who spots the necklace and asks to try it on. Milo is punched in the nose by Miss Gilmore's boyfriend, Louie. But Milo's troubles really begin when his dog starts to talk to him, and ONLY to him! He tells Milo to act tough, like Humphrey Bogart. It's a laugh-a-minute as Milo changes from lamb to lion and is innocently caught by his wife with the shapely Miss Gilmore. When his wife sues for divorce he tells the judge about Joe being his advisor. The judge can only suggest that Milo and his wife take a long vacation to work out their problems. Everyone knows a dog simply can't talk!
How long is The Fabulous Joe?
The Fabulous Joe has a runtime of 59 minutes (0h 59m).
Who stars in The Fabulous Joe?
The cast of The Fabulous Joe includes Walter Abel, Margot Grahame, Marie Wilson, Donald Meek, Sheldon Leonard.
What is the rating of The Fabulous Joe?
The Fabulous Joe has a rating of 5.2 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.

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