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Beau James

Directed by Melville Shavelson
Not Rated
1957    1h 45mBiography, Drama
6.74.5
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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
  • Melville ShavelsonDirector / Writer
  • Jack RoseWriter / Producer
  • Hal PereiraArt Direction
  • John B. GoodmanArt Direction

 

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Beau James Trivia

Beau James was released on June 7, 1957.

Beau James was directed by Melville Shavelson.

Beau James has a runtime of 1 hr 45 min.

Beau James was produced by Jack Rose.

The key characters in Beau James are Mayor James J. 'Jimmy' Walker (Bob Hope), Betty Compton (Vera Miles), Chris Nolan (Paul Douglas).

Beau James is rated Not Rated.

Beau James is a Biography, Drama film.

Beau James has an audience rating of 6.7 out of 10.

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