Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey

Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey

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NR 1950 · 65 min · ★ 5.3 · Family, Comedy

Newlyweds Joe and Anne Palooka are delayed in their honeymoon plans by the helpful Humphrey Pennyworth and by considerably-less-helpful manager, Knobby Walsh.

Directed by Jean Yarbrough · Written by Henry Blankfort

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