Movie Description
It's a Joke, Son!
(1947)Overview
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.
Cast
Senator Beauregard Claghorn
Mrs.Magnolia Claghorn
Mary Lou Claghorn
Jefferson 'Jeff' Davis
Big Dan Healey
Senator Alexander P. Leeds
Ace
Knifey
Daisy
Hortense Dimwitty
Jennifer Whipple
Matilda Whipple
Groceryman
Reporter (uncredited)
Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleIt's a Joke, Son!
Status Released
Release Information
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1947-01-15
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 03m
Production CompaniesBryan Foy Productions
Genres
- Comedy
