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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

Jimmy Durante
Jimmy Durante
Knobby Walsh
Lupe Vélez
Lupe Vélez
Nina Madero
Stuart Erwin
Stuart Erwin
Joe Palooka
Marjorie Rambeau
Marjorie Rambeau
Mayme Palooka
Thelma Todd
Thelma Todd
Trixie
Robert Armstrong
Robert Armstrong
Pete Palooka
Mary Carlisle
Mary Carlisle
Anne Howe
William Cagney
William Cagney
Al McSwatt
Franklyn Ardell
Franklyn Ardell
Doc Wise
Tom Dugan
Tom Dugan
Whitey
Louise Beavers
Louise Beavers
Crystal
Fred 'Snowflake' Toones
Fred 'Snowflake' Toones
Smokey (as Snowflake)

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Palooka — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Palooka?

Palooka is streaming on MGM+, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Palooka on Netflix?

No, Palooka is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on MGM+ and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel.

Is Palooka on Amazon Prime Video?

Palooka isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Palooka for free?

Palooka is available to stream free (with ads) on JustWatch TV and Fawesome in United States.

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).