Beau James

Directed by Melville Shavelson
A
7 June 1957    1h 45mBiography, Drama
6.65.4
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.

Where to Watch 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
  • Melville ShavelsonDirector / Writer
  • Jack RoseWriter / Producer
  • John B. GoodmanArt Direction
  • Sam ComerSet Decoration

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