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  • Thirst Aid (1937)
  • Short | 20 min | Short, Comedy
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Thirst Aid (1937)
Short | 20 min | Short, Comedy

Joe Palooka faces underdog Andy Brown in a championship bout and gangsters have wagered heavily on Joe's opponent. Just to make sure their bets have been placed on a sure thing, they kidnap Joe's manager, Knobby Walsh, and arrange for one ...See moreJoe Palooka faces underdog Andy Brown in a championship bout and gangsters have wagered heavily on Joe's opponent. Just to make sure their bets have been placed on a sure thing, they kidnap Joe's manager, Knobby Walsh, and arrange for one of their stooges to take his place. During the fight, the crooked replacement encourages Joe to take swigs of drugged spring water, which diminishes his fighting prowess. Written by David Bassler See less
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Director
Writers
Ham Fisher (originated by) | Jack Henley (story) | Eddie Forman (story)
Cinematographer
Ray Foster (photographed by)
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Updated Jun 12, 1937

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Jun 12, 1937 (United States)

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6 cast members
Name Known for
Robert Norton
Joe Palooka Joe Palooka   See fewer
Beverly Phalon
Ann Howe Ann Howe   See fewer
John Berkes
Johnny (as Johnnie Berkes) Johnny (as Johnnie Berkes)   See fewer
Niles Welch
Nails Dolan Nails Dolan   See fewer
Jack Shutta
Henchman - Joe's Bogus Manager Henchman - Joe's Bogus Manager   See fewer
Shemp Howard
Knobby Walsh (uncredited) Knobby Walsh (uncredited)   See fewer
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