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Palooka

3.619341h 26mNRMovieMusicComedy

Joe Palooka is a naive young man whose father Pete was a champion boxer, but his lifestyle caused Joe's mother Mayme to leave him and to take young Joe to the country to raise him.

DirectorBenjamin Stoloff
WritersGertrude Purcell·Jack Jevne
ProducerEdward Small

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Cast · Directed by Benjamin Stoloff

JDJimmy Durante
Jimmy Durante
Knobby Walsh
LVLupe Vélez
Lupe Vélez
Nina Madero
SEStuart Erwin
Stuart Erwin
Joe Palooka
MRMarjorie Rambeau
Marjorie Rambeau
Mayme Palooka
TTThelma Todd
Thelma Todd
Trixie
RARobert Armstrong
Robert Armstrong
Pete Palooka
MCMary Carlisle
Mary Carlisle
Anne Howe
WCWilliam Cagney
William Cagney
Al McSwatt
FAFranklyn Ardell
Franklyn Ardell
Doc Wise
TDTom Dugan
Tom Dugan
Whitey
LBLouise Beavers
Louise Beavers
Crystal
FTFred 'Snowflake' Toones
Fred 'Snowflake' Toones
Smokey (as Snowflake)

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Palooka — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Palooka?

Palooka is streaming on FlixFling, Artiflix and JustWatch TV in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Palooka on Netflix?

No, Palooka is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. It's currently on FlixFling and Artiflix.

Is Palooka on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Palooka isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on FlixFling and Artiflix instead.

Where can I watch Palooka for free?

Palooka is available to stream free (with ads) on JustWatch TV and Tubi TV in Canada.

Is there a sequel to Palooka?

Yes — Palooka is followed by Joe Palooka, Champ (1946) in the Joe Palooka series.

Is there a prequel to Palooka?

Palooka is the first film in the Joe Palooka series.

Is Palooka part of a trilogy?

No — Palooka is part of the Joe Palooka series, which has 12 films.

How many movies are in the Joe Palooka series?

There are 12 films in the Joe Palooka series: Palooka (1934), 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 Circle (1950) and Triple Cross (1951).