Mister Universe

Jan 10, 1951

1h 29m

★ 5.0

You'll Howl...When the Tusslers Meet the Musclers

Overview

A gullible and honest "Mr. Universe" winner, Tommy Tomkins, gets added to the stable of a con-man and a wrestling prompter.

Genres

Romance

Comedy

Production Companies

Eagle-Lion Films

Laurel Films

Mister Universe Trailers

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Cast

Jeff Clayton

Jack Carson

Lorraine

Janis Paige

Tommy Tomkins

Vince Edwards

Joe Pulaski

Bert Lahr

Fingers Maroni

Robert Alda

Big Ears

Maxie Rosenbloom

Maroni's Moll

Joyce Mathews

Wrestler, Gruesome

Jack Carr

Self - Announcer

Dennis James

Teenage Girl in Audience

Joan Rivers

Senior Garitzio

Buck Kartalian

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