Movie: The Choke's on You

Top 5 Billed Cast

Robert Norton
Robert Norton

Joe Palooka

Beverly Phalon
Beverly Phalon

Ann Howe

Shemp Howard
Shemp Howard

Knobby Walsh

John Berkes
John Berkes

Johnny

Lee Weber
Lee Weber

Punchy

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    Joe Palooka and Strangler Chokeovitch have set up training camps on adjacent beachfront sites. When Joe knocks out the Strangler after a misunderstanding, Chokeovitch's manager challenges the champ to a professional wrestling bout, with the winner taking all the gate receipts.

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    1936-09-12

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