It's a Joke, Son!

1947·Movie
1h 3min·NR
IMDb6.0Rotten Tomatoes–40%

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Funny.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Politics and society

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

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About

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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.
Classic Political SatireRural American HumorBroad Physical ComedyFolksy CharmNostalgic AmericanaSmall-Town DynamicsDialect-Driven WitCharacter-Based Humor

Crew

Directed by:
Benjamin Stoloff
Written by:
Robert E. Kent, Robert E. Kent, Paul Gerard Smith

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is It's a Joke, Son! worth watching?

55
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is It's a Joke, Son! rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is It's a Joke, Son!?

1 h 3 min

It's a Joke, Son! runs 1 h 3 min.

What language is It's a Joke, Son! in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch It's a Joke, Son!?

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