Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President
1939, English. Directed by Robert B. Sinclair.
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Joe and Ethel Turp are up in arms when their faithful old mailman is fired. Unable to get satisfaction on a municipal level, Joe and Ethel plead their mailman's case to the President himself.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Robert B. SinclairDirector
- Ann SothernEthel Turp
- William GarganJoe Turp
- Lewis StoneThe President
- Walter BrennanJim
- Marsha HuntKitty Crusper
- Tom NealJohnny Crusper
- James BushHenry Crusper
- Don CostelloFred
- Muriel HutchisonFrancine La Vaughn / Jennie
- Jack NortonParker
- Aldrich BowkerMike O'Brien
- Frederick BurtonBishop Bannon
Details
- Released
- 1 December 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Damon Runyon, Melville Baker
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How long is Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President?
Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
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Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 December 1939. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President?
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Who directed Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President?
Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President (1939) was directed by Robert B. Sinclair and stars Ann Sothern, William Gargan, Lewis Stone.