Beau James
“He took New York for its wildest joyride!”
Synopsis
The story of Jimmy Walker who became mayor of New York in the '20s.
Top Cast
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Bob Hope
Mayor James J. 'Jimmy' Walker
Vera Miles
Betty Compton
Paul Douglas
Chris Nolan
Alexis Smith
Allie Walker
Darren McGavin
Charley Hand
Joe Mantell
Bernie Williams - Broadway producer
Horace McMahon
Prosecutor
Richard Shannon
Dick Jackson
Willis Bouchey
Arthur Julian
Sid Melton
Sid Nash
George Jessel
George Jessel
Walter Catlett
Gov. Alfred E. 'Al' Smith
Jack Benny
Jack Benny
Jimmy Durante
Jimmy Durante
Gordon Wynn
Reporter
John Benson
Photographer
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 7, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melville Shavelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Melville Shavelson, Gene Fowler, Jack Rose
- Original Title
- Beau James
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Hope Enterprises, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melville Shavelson
Melville Shavelson, Gene Fowler, Jack Rose
W. Wallace Kelley, John F. Warren
Floyd Knudtson
Jack Rose
Department Leadership Roster
Melville Shavelson
Director
Floyd Knudtson
Editor
John F. Warren
Director of Photography
Jack Rose
Producer
Edith Head
Costume Design
Melville Shavelson
Writer
Jack Rose
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Beau James.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beau James
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Beau James?
The principal cast of Beau James includes Bob Hope, Vera Miles, Paul Douglas, Alexis Smith, Darren McGavin.
When was Beau James released and how long is it?
Beau James was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Is Beau James based on a book or true story?
Beau James is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Gene Fowler".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beau James?
Beau James holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).