Not Rated
1957    1 u, 45 mBiography, 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.
Directed by Melville Shavelson

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  • 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 ShavelsonRegisseur / Schrijver
  • Jack RoseSchrijver / Producer
  • Frank R. McKelvySet Decoration
  • Hal PereiraArt Direction

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