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Beau James
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Beau James

1957-06-07 · 105 min · ★ 5.4

Drama

The story of Jimmy Walker who became mayor of New York in the '20s.

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Directors
Melville Shavelson
Production companies
Hope Enterprises, Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bob HopeBob HopeMayor James J. 'Jimmy' Walker
Vera MilesVera MilesBetty Compton
Paul DouglasPaul DouglasChris Nolan
Alexis SmithAlexis SmithAllie Walker
Darren McGavinDarren McGavinCharley Hand
Joe MantellJoe MantellBernie Williams - Broadway producer
Horace McMahonHorace McMahonProsecutor
Richard ShannonRichard ShannonDick Jackson
Willis BoucheyWillis BoucheyArthur Julian
Sid MeltonSid MeltonSid Nash
George JesselGeorge JesselGeorge Jessel
Walter CatlettWalter CatlettGov. Alfred E. 'Al' Smith
Jack BennyJack BennyJack Benny
Jimmy DuranteJimmy DuranteJimmy Durante
Gordon WynnReporter
John BensonJohn BensonPhotographer

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