Palooka (1934)

Palooka is a 1934 comedy film based on the comic strip by Ham Fisher. Joe Palooka (Stuart Erwin) is a naive young man whose father Pete (Robert Armstrong) was a champion boxer, but his lifestyle caused Joe's mother Mayme (Marjorie Rambeau) to leave him and to take young Joe to the country to raise him. But when a shady boxing manager (Jimmy Durante) discovers Joe's natural boxing talent, Joe decides to follow him to the big city, where he becomes a champion and begins to follow his father's path of debauchery, much of it including the glamorous cabaret singer Nina Madero (Lupe Velez). The film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Palooka for free?

You can stream Palooka (1934) free and legally on OldReel, via the Internet Archive.

Is Palooka in the public domain?

Yes — it is in the public domain and can be watched and shared freely.