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Beau James

  • 1957
  • Approved
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
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Beau James (1957)
BiographyDrama

Biopic of the political career of Jimmy Walker, flamboyant and somewhat corrupt Mayor of New York City from 1926-1932.Biopic of the political career of Jimmy Walker, flamboyant and somewhat corrupt Mayor of New York City from 1926-1932.Biopic of the political career of Jimmy Walker, flamboyant and somewhat corrupt Mayor of New York City from 1926-1932.

  • Director
    • Melville Shavelson
  • Writers
    • Jack Rose
    • Melville Shavelson
    • Gene Fowler
  • Stars
    • Bob Hope
    • Vera Miles
    • Paul Douglas
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    508
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Melville Shavelson
    • Writers
      • Jack Rose
      • Melville Shavelson
      • Gene Fowler
    • Stars
      • Bob Hope
      • Vera Miles
      • Paul Douglas
    • 20User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast69

    Bob Hope
    Bob Hope
    • Mayor James J. 'Jimmy' Walker
    Vera Miles
    Vera Miles
    • Betty Compton
    Paul Douglas
    Paul Douglas
    • Chris Nolan
    Alexis Smith
    Alexis Smith
    • Allie Walker
    Darren McGavin
    Darren McGavin
    • Charley Hand
    Joe Mantell
    Joe Mantell
    • Bernie Williams - Broadway producer
    Horace McMahon
    Horace McMahon
    • Prosecutor
    Richard Shannon
    Richard Shannon
    • Dick Jackson
    Willis Bouchey
    Willis Bouchey
    • Arthur Julian
    Sid Melton
    Sid Melton
    • Sid Nash
    George Jessel
    George Jessel
    • George Jessel
    Walter Catlett
    Walter Catlett
    • Gov. Alfred E. 'Al' Smith
    Eric Alden
    Eric Alden
    • Reporter
    • (uncredited)
    Hy Anzell
    Hy Anzell
    • Reporter
    • (uncredited)
    Babette Bain
    • Puerto Rican Child
    • (uncredited)
    Russ Bender
    Russ Bender
    • Reporter
    • (uncredited)
    Jack Benny
    Jack Benny
    • Jack Benny
    • (uncredited)
    John Benson
    John Benson
    • Photographer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Melville Shavelson
    • Writers
      • Jack Rose
      • Melville Shavelson
      • Gene Fowler
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      This was Bob Hope's last film for Paramount Pictures.
    • Goofs
      Mayor Walker is in a parade near movie's end. In the background is a 1955 or 1956 Cadillac.
    • Quotes
      • Mayor James J. 'Jimmy' Walker: Goodbye... but remember this: the voters always get what they deserve. I wasn't the only chump in this city. It took a lot of you to elect me.
    • Connections
      Follows Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942)
    • Soundtracks
      Manhattan
      (uncredited)
      Music by Richard Rodgers
      Lyrics by Lorenz Hart

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    Details

    • Release date
      • June 7, 1957 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Latvian
      • Italian
      • Hebrew
    • Also known as
      • Schöne Frauen, harte Dollars
    • Filming locations
      • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Hope Enterprises
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Scribe Productions
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,750,000
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 45m(105 min)
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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