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It's a Joke, Son! (1947)

Movie ★ 6.6 63 min

Comedy

Claghorn gets into some financial difficulties and is forced by a machine-political gang to enter a race for state senator against his wife (Una Merkel) who appears to have a good chance to beat the political hack backed by the machine. Claghorn is in to siphon votes and ensure his wife's opponent will win and is expected to run a campaign that will defeat himself and his wife. But, he runs to win and the machine's henchies abduct him.

Benjamin Stoloff Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 15, 1947
Runtime
63 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0039503
Language
Studio
Bryan Foy Productions

Cast

Kenny Delmar Kenny Delmar Senator Beauregard Claghorn Una Merkel Una Merkel Mrs.Magnolia Claghorn June Lockhart June Lockhart Mary Lou Claghorn Kenneth Farrell Jefferson 'Jeff' Davis Douglass Dumbrille Douglass Dumbrille Big Dan Healey Jimmy Conlin Jimmy Conlin Senator Alexander P. Leeds Matt Willis Matt Willis Ace Ralph Sanford Ralph Sanford Knifey Daisy Daisy Vera Lewis Vera Lewis Hortense Dimwitty Margaret McWade Margaret McWade Jennifer Whipple Ida Moore Ida Moore Matilda Whipple Byron Foulger Byron Foulger Groceryman John Dehner John Dehner Reporter (uncredited) Robert Dobson Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is It's a Joke, Son! about?
Claghorn gets into some financial difficulties and is forced by a machine-political gang to enter a race for state senator against his wife (Una Merkel) who appears to have a good chance to beat the political hack backed by the machine. Claghorn is in to siphon votes and ensure his wife's opponent will win and is expected to run a campaign that will defeat himself and his wife. But, he runs to win and the machine's henchies abduct him.
Who directed It's a Joke, Son!?
It's a Joke, Son! was directed by Benjamin Stoloff.
Who stars in It's a Joke, Son!?
It's a Joke, Son! stars Kenny Delmar, Una Merkel, June Lockhart, Kenneth Farrell.
When was It's a Joke, Son! released?
It's a Joke, Son! is a 1947 comedy film.
Where can I watch It's a Joke, Son!?
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