Cast
Bob Hope
as Mayor James J. 'Jimmy' Walker
Vera Miles
as Betty Compton
Paul Douglas
as Chris Nolan
Alexis Smith
as Allie Walker
Darren McGavin
as Charley Hand
Joe Mantell
as Bernie Williams - Broadway producer
Horace McMahon
as Prosecutor
Richard Shannon
as Dick Jackson
Willis Bouchey
as Arthur Julian
Sid Melton
as Sid Nash
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1957
Runtime1h 45m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes5
DirectorMelville Shavelson
WritersMelville Shavelson, Jack Rose
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBeau James
About Beau James
The story of Jimmy Walker who became mayor of New York in the '20s.
Directed by Melville Shavelson, Beau James leans on a strong ensemble — Bob Hope, Vera Miles, Paul Douglas — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1957.
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