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The Fabulous Joe

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1947 | 59 min | Comedy

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
If you count yourself among animal lovers and anyone looking to switch off and smile, this one's for you. An animal steals a fair few scenes.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Zips along, at 59 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1947: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.

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!

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 1K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Harve Foster

  • Walter AbelMilo Terkel
  • Margot GrahameEmily Terkel
  • Marie WilsonGorgeous Gilmore
  • Donald MeekHenry Cadwallader, Lawyer
  • Sheldon LeonardLouie
  • Howard PetrieGeorge Baxter
  • Nana BryantMrs. Belmont
  • Clarence KolbCornelius Belmont, II
  • John MilesCornelius Belmont III
  • Barbara BatesDebbie Terkel