Drama · United States of America · 1957 · 1h 45m

Beau James

Beau James poster
Director
Melville Shavelson
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
Crew
John F. Warren — Director of Photography Floyd Knudtson — Editor Jack Rose — Writer Melville Shavelson — Writer Jack Rose — Producer Edith Head — Costume Design
Tagline

He took New York for its wildest joyride!

Synopsis

The story of Jimmy Walker who became mayor of New York in the '20s.

Mood & Themes
new york citymayorpoliticianbiography
Key Collaborators
Melville Shavelson Director John F. Warren Director of Photography Floyd Knudtson Editor Jack Rose Writer Melville Shavelson Writer Jack Rose Producer Edith Head Costume Design
Follow the Thread

Melville Shavelson directed Beau James. Explore their complete filmography and the collaborators who shaped their vision.

Melville Shavelson's filmography → More Drama → John F. Warren's cinematography →
Agent-readable