Joe McDoakes (63 SHORTS) (MOD) "Superman"

Joe McDoakes (63 SHORTS) (MOD) "Superman"Meet the original Man Behind the Eight Ball, regularly put upon, ever frustrated, constantly aspiring, forever misfiring and always the beloved butt of a cosmic joke. Joe McDoakes is the Everyman of Warner Bros.' series of one reelers about a guy whose approach to everyday challenges or self improvement made moviegoers howl from 1942 to 1956 (written and directed by Richard Bare). He was splendidly played by George O'Hanlon, later immortalized as the

So Karin masquerades as her temptress twin

His unsatisfied wife Fran (Ruth Chatterton)

Kathie convinces the handsome leatherneck to sub-let his place to her

hypnotic film its icy heartbeat

Indian fighter Johnny MacKay (Ladd) is sent to the south Oregon border to deal with the renegade Modoc Indian chief

noted author of books that offer worldly advice while documenting the lifestyles and love life of various cultures

They play gigs to raise money for the entry fees

Hollywood hitmaker Irwin Allen suspensefully spans the hours with the event-packed tale of The Night the Bridge Fell Down

a gambler warns

And Vivian isn't a dupe

Trouble is

William Powell and Robert Montgomery shine in this sparkling drawing room comedy