13 Nov 2021
Promising
15 year old Jeff is a promising French footballer. When the decisive match approaches, he struggles with the pressure of his excellence.
Mister Universe
You'll Howl...When the Tusslers Meet the Musclers
A gullible and honest "Mr. Universe" winner, Tommy Tomkins, gets added to the stable of a con-man and a wrestling prompter.
Top Billed Cast
Jack Carson Jeff Clayton
Janis Paige Lorraine
Vince Edwards Tommy Tomkins
Bert Lahr Joe Pulaski
Robert Alda Fingers Maroni
Maxie Rosenbloom Big Ears
Joyce Mathews Maroni's Moll
Jack Carr Wrestler, Gruesome
Dennis James Self - Announcer
Joan Rivers Teenage Girl in Audience
Buck Kartalian Senior Garitzio
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