Beau James

Directed by Melville Shavelson
Not Rated
June 7, 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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