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  • Beau James (1957)
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    105 min | Biography, Drama
Beau James (1957)
Approved
105 min | Biography, Drama

Biopic of the political career of Jimmy Walker, flamboyant and somewhat corrupt Mayor of New York City from 1926-1932.
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Writers
Jack Rose (screenplay) | Melville Shavelson (screenplay) | Gene Fowler (book)
Producer
Cinematographer
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Release date
Jun 7, 1957 (United States)

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Cast

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69 cast members
Name Known for
Bob Hope
Mayor James J. 'Jimmy' Walker Mayor James J. 'Jimmy' Walker   See fewer
Vera Miles
Betty Compton Betty Compton   See fewer
Paul Douglas
Chris Nolan Chris Nolan   See fewer
Alexis Smith
Allie Walker Allie Walker   See fewer
Darren McGavin
Charley Hand Charley Hand   See fewer
Joe Mantell
Bernie Williams - Broadway producer Bernie Williams - Broadway producer   See fewer
Horace McMahon
Prosecutor Prosecutor   See fewer
Richard Shannon
Dick Jackson Dick Jackson   See fewer
Willis Bouchey
Arthur Julian Arthur Julian   See fewer
Sid Melton
Sid Nash Sid Nash   See fewer
George Jessel
George Jessel George Jessel   See fewer
Walter Catlett
Gov. Alfred E. 'Al' Smith Gov. Alfred E. 'Al' Smith   See fewer
Eric Alden
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Hy Anzell
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Babette Bain
Puerto Rican Child (uncredited) Puerto Rican Child (uncredited)   See fewer
Russ Bender
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Benny
Jack Benny (uncredited) Jack Benny (uncredited)   See fewer
John Benson
Photographer (uncredited) Photographer (uncredited)   See fewer
Larry J. Blake
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Hazel Boyne
Flower Woman (uncredited) Flower Woman (uncredited)   See fewer
Leonard Bremen
Building Inspector Versali (uncredited) Building Inspector Versali (uncredited)   See fewer
Don Brodie
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Ralph Brooks
Photographer (uncredited) Photographer (uncredited)   See fewer
Sammy Cahn
Arranger (uncredited) Arranger (uncredited)   See fewer
G. Pat Collins
1st Policeman (uncredited) 1st Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
Danny Davenport
New Yorker (uncredited) New Yorker (uncredited)   See fewer
James Davies
Spectator (uncredited) Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Joseph Donte
Photographer (uncredited) Photographer (uncredited)   See fewer
Jimmy Durante
Jimmy Durante (uncredited) Jimmy Durante (uncredited)   See fewer
Mickey Finn
Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
Richard B. Fitzgerald
Police Secretary (uncredited) Police Secretary (uncredited)   See fewer
James Flavin
Capt. Dennis (uncredited) Capt. Dennis (uncredited)   See fewer
Bess Flowers
Woman (uncredited) Woman (uncredited)   See fewer
William Forrest
Attorney (uncredited) Attorney (uncredited)   See fewer
Paul Gary
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Sandra Gould
Secretary (uncredited) Secretary (uncredited)   See fewer
Johnny Grant
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Sam Harris
Man on Dais / Man in Audience (uncredited) Man on Dais / Man in Audience (uncredited)   See fewer
Len Hendry
New Yorker (uncredited) New Yorker (uncredited)   See fewer
James Hyland
Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Irwin
Capt. Pat O'Shea (uncredited) Capt. Pat O'Shea (uncredited)   See fewer
Llorna Jordon
New Yorker (uncredited) New Yorker (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Keane
2nd Policeman (uncredited) 2nd Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
Vilis Lapenieks
Latvian Ambassador (uncredited) Latvian Ambassador (uncredited)   See fewer
George Lynn
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Sidney Marion
New Yorker (uncredited) New Yorker (uncredited)   See fewer
Edward McNally
Governor's Secretary (uncredited) Governor's Secretary (uncredited)   See fewer
Joe McTurk
Billy - Speakeasy Owner (uncredited) Billy - Speakeasy Owner (uncredited)   See fewer
William Meader
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Meredith
Judge John Harrison (uncredited) Judge John Harrison (uncredited)   See fewer
Lyle Moraine
Spectator (uncredited) Spectator (uncredited)   See fewer
Pat Moran
Court Clerk (uncredited) Court Clerk (uncredited)   See fewer
Edgar Murray
Docto (uncredited) Docto (uncredited)   See fewer
Dick Nelson
Franklin D. Roosevelt (uncredited) Franklin D. Roosevelt (uncredited)   See fewer
James O'Neill
Patrolman (uncredited) Patrolman (uncredited)   See fewer
Orangey
Cat (uncredited) Cat (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Pepper
Politician (uncredited) Politician (uncredited)   See fewer
'Snub' Pollard
Theatre Man (uncredited) Theatre Man (uncredited)   See fewer
Bing Russell
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Dick Ryan
Policeman (uncredited) Policeman (uncredited)   See fewer
Tim Ryan
Captain of Police (uncredited) Captain of Police (uncredited)   See fewer
Joel Smith
Governor's Secretary (uncredited) Governor's Secretary (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert Strong
Photographer (uncredited) Photographer (uncredited)   See fewer
Joe Turkel
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Philip Van Zandt
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Selene Walters
Bit Role (uncredited) Bit Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Harlan Warde
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Walter Winchell
Narrator (voice) (uncredited) Narrator (voice) (uncredited)   See fewer
Gordon Wynn
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
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