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 1932.
Beau James (1957)
Directed by Melville Shavelson
Genres - Biography, Drama |
Sub-Genres - Biographical Film, Political Drama |
Release Date - Jun 7, 1957 |
Run Time - 105 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
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Beau, Book, Dramatic, James, Jimmy Walker, Mayor, Mayor Of New York City, New York City
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Narrative Location: New York City
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Beau James
CA, RO, GB, US
El alcalde de Broadway
AR
Giacomo il bello
IT
Jaime, o Belo
PT
L'ingrate cité
FR
Locuras de Nueva York
ES
O Prefeito se Diverte
BR
Schöne Frauen, harte Dollars
DE
Vackra Jimmy
SE
Voittamaton rakkaus
FI
Красавчик Джеймс
RU