Beau James
"He took New York for its wildest joyride!"
Originally released in 1957. Beau James is a drama film. directed by Melville Shavelson.
Starring Bob Hope, Vera Miles, and Paul Douglas
Synopsis
The story of Jimmy Walker who became mayor of New York in the '20s.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 7, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hope Enterprises
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beau James about?
The story of Jimmy Walker who became mayor of New York in the '20s.
Who directed Beau James?
Beau James was directed by Melville Shavelson.
How long is Beau James?
Beau James has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Beau James released?
Beau James was released on June 7, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Beau James?
The main cast of Beau James includes Bob Hope, Vera Miles, Paul Douglas, Alexis Smith, Darren McGavin.