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Beau James is a 1957 American drama film directed by Melville Shavelson and starring Bob Hope, Vera Miles, Paul Douglas and Alexis Smith. It is based on a non-fiction book of the same name by Gene Fowler. The film features Hope in a rare dramatic role as Jimmy Walker, the colorful but controversial Mayor of New York City from 1926 to ...
Beau James: Directed by Melville Shavelson. With Bob Hope, Vera Miles, Paul Douglas, Alexis Smith. Biopic of the political career of Jimmy Walker, flamboyant and somewhat corrupt Mayor of New York City from 1926-1932.
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- Biography, Drama
- Melville Shavelson
- 1957-06-07
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.
In the midst of the economic boom of the 1920s, the Democratic Party machine picks irresponsible state senator Jimmy Walker (Bob Hope) as its candidate for mayor of New York City.
- Biography
- Bob Hope
- Melville Shavelson
NR 06/07/1957 (US) Drama 1h 45m. User. Score. What's your Vibe ? He took New York for its wildest joyride! Overview. The story of Jimmy Walker who became mayor of New York in the '20s. Melville Shavelson. Director, Writer. Jack Rose. Writer. Reviews. Written by CinemaSerf on September 4, 2022.
Beau James is a 1957 film based on a non-fiction book of the same name by Gene Fowler. The movie stars Bob Hope in a rare dramatic role as Jimmy Walker, the colorful but controversial Mayor of New York City from 1926-32.
Beau James is a 1957 American drama film directed by Melville Shavelson and starring Bob Hope, Vera Miles, Paul Douglas and Alexis Smith. It is based on a non-fiction book of the same name by Gene Fowler.
