The Fabulous Joe

The Fabulous Joe (1947) is a comedy film directed by Harve Foster rated 5.5/10.

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!

Cast

Walter Abel

Milo Terkel

Margot Grahame

Emily Terkel

Marie Wilson

Gorgeous Gilmore

Donald Meek

Henry Cadwallader, Lawyer

Sheldon Leonard

Louie

Howard Petrie

George Baxter

Nana Bryant

Mrs. Belmont

Clarence Kolb

Cornelius Belmont, II

John Miles

Cornelius Belmont III

Barbara Bates

Debbie Terkel

Donald MacBride

Lawyer Gilbert

Lucien Littlefield

Judge