It's a Joke, Son!
1947, English. Directed by Benjamin Stoloff.
The Funniest Man of the Year in the Happiest Hit in Years!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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It's a Joke, Son! is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Benjamin StoloffDirector
- Kenny DelmarSenator Beauregard Claghorn
- Una MerkelMrs.Magnolia Claghorn
- June LockhartMary Lou Claghorn
- Kenneth FarrellJefferson 'Jeff' Davis
- Douglass DumbrilleBig Dan Healey
- Jimmy ConlinSenator Alexander P. Leeds
- Matt WillisAce
- Ralph SanfordKnifey
- DaisyDaisy
- Vera LewisHortense Dimwitty
- Margaret McWadeJennifer Whipple
- Ida MooreMatilda Whipple
Details
- Released
- 15 January 1947
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert E. Kent, Paul Gerard Smith
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It's a Joke, Son!: quick answers
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How long is It's a Joke, Son!?
It's a Joke, Son! runs 63 minutes (1h 3m).
Does It's a Joke, Son! have a post-credits scene?
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It's a Joke, Son! parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
It's a Joke, Son! is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is It's a Joke, Son! on?
It's a Joke, Son! is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like It's a Joke, Son!?
If you liked It's a Joke, Son!, try Black Sheep, American Dreamer, Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill.
Who directed It's a Joke, Son!?
It's a Joke, Son! (1947) was directed by Benjamin Stoloff and stars Kenny Delmar, Una Merkel, June Lockhart.