The Fabulous Joe (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1947, The Fabulous Joe is a comedy film directed by Harve Foster, running about 59 minutes. “A HOWLEROO THAT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Milo Terkel's life is never the same after he is willed a dog named Joe. Milo buys his wife a diamond necklace for their anniversary, but when he returns home he finds a note saying she is attending a charity affair. He decides to celebrate alone, taking Joe along for company. After two "mystery gardenias" at the Florida Club, he meets gorgeous Miss Gilmore who spots the necklace and asks to try it on. Milo is punched in the nose by Miss Gilmore's boyfriend, Louie. But Milo's troubles really begin when his dog starts to talk to him, and ONLY to him! He tells Milo to act tough, like Humphrey Bogart. It's a laugh-a-minute as Milo changes from lamb to lion and is innocently caught by his wife with the shapely Miss Gilmore. When his wife sues for divorce he tells the judge about Joe being his advisor. The judge can only suggest that Milo and his wife take a long vacation to work out their problems. Everyone knows a dog simply can't talk!
Who’s in it. The Fabulous Joe stars Walter Abel as Milo Terkel, Margot Grahame as Emily Terkel, Marie Wilson as Gorgeous Gilmore and Donald Meek as Henry Cadwallader, Lawyer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, The Fabulous Joe has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fabulous Joe page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fabulous Joe tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fabulous Joe (1947)?
- In US, The Fabulous Joe is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Fabulous Joe worth watching?
- The Fabulous Joe holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fabulous Joe?
- The Fabulous Joe stars Walter Abel, Margot Grahame, Marie Wilson, Donald Meek and Sheldon Leonard.
- When was The Fabulous Joe released?
- The Fabulous Joe was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.