Beau James

Directed by Melville Shavelson
1957    1h 45m    Not Rated
Biography, Drama
6.7
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The story of Jimmy Walker who became mayor of New York in the '20s. Used by professional politicians and money-grabbers, Walker himself was "stupid but clean", although his open affair with Betty Compton cost him dear.
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Cast of Beau James
  • Bob HopeMayor James J. 'Jimmy' Walker
  • Vera MilesBetty Compton
  • Paul DouglasChris Nolan
  • Alexis SmithAllie Walker
  • Darren McGavinCharley Hand
  • Joe MantellBernie Williams - Broadway producer
  • Horace McMahonProsecutor
  • Richard ShannonDick Jackson
  • Willis BoucheyArthur Julian
  • Sid MeltonSid Nash
  • George JesselGeorge Jessel
  • Walter CatlettGov. Alfred E. 'Al' Smith
  • Jack BennyJack Benny
  • Jimmy DuranteJimmy Durante
  • Gordon WynnReporter
  • John BensonPhotographer
  • OrangeyCat (uncredited)

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