It's a Joke, Son! (1947)
Description: 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.
Director: Benjamin Stoloff
Producer: benjamin stoloff
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed to Positive (base on 275 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 17:27:15
Genre:
Comedy
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george schaefer
The story felt flat and lacked momentum.
bert glennon
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
alfred zeisler
Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!
william forest crouch
Excellent performances all around.
bert i gordon
Inconsistent tone that made it hard to follow.
bretaigne windust
Inconsistent tone that made it hard to follow.
joseph mazzuca
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
frank r strayer
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
elmer clifton
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
walter shumway
The dialogue didn't feel natural.
herbert j biberman
Excellent performances all around.
fritz lang
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.
edward d wood jr
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
charles reisner
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
ngai hoi-fung
Too many filler scenes that didn't move the story forward.
alfred santell
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.
r g springsteen
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
julian roffman
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
ray mccarey
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.
anatole litvak
A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.