It's a Joke, Son! (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1947, It's a Joke, Son! is a comedy film directed by Benjamin Stoloff, running about 63 minutes. “The Funniest Man of the Year in the Happiest Hit in Years!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. It's a Joke, Son! stars Kenny Delmar as Senator Beauregard Claghorn, Una Merkel as Mrs.Magnolia Claghorn, June Lockhart as Mary Lou Claghorn and Kenneth Farrell as Jefferson 'Jeff' Davis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, It's a Joke, Son! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It's a Joke, Son! page.
If you liked it. Fans of It's a Joke, Son! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It's a Joke, Son! (1947)?
- In US, It's a Joke, Son! is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is It's a Joke, Son! worth watching?
- It's a Joke, Son! holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in It's a Joke, Son!?
- It's a Joke, Son! stars Kenny Delmar, Una Merkel, June Lockhart, Kenneth Farrell and Douglass Dumbrille.
- When was It's a Joke, Son! released?
- It's a Joke, Son! was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.