Beau James (1957): Cast & Plot
Beau James is a 1957 drama directed by Melville Shavelson, starring Bob Hope as Mayor James J. 'Jimmy' Walker, Jimmy Durante and Alexis Smith. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Melville Shavelson
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hope Enterprises
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Beau James About?
The premise of Beau James without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
He took New York for its wildest joyride! The story of Jimmy Walker who became mayor of New York in the ’20s.
Beau James Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- mayor
- new york city
- political corruption
- 1930s
- 1920s
- based on book
- character name as title
- james j. walker chracter
- alfred e. smith character
- nickname as title
- two word title
- year 1925
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- year 1929
- interwar period
- new york
- new york state
- year 1932
- horse and carriage
- bronx new york city
- manhattan new york city
- harlem manhattan new york city
- yankee stadium bronx new york city
- voice over narration
- statue of liberty new york city
- central park manhattan new york city
- st. patrick's day
- politics
- parade
- dysfunctional marriage
- irish american
- brooklyn bridge
- train
- theatrical producer
- theater
- tap dancing
- stock market crash
- speech
- speakeasy
- songwriter
- screening room
- scandal
- revue
- resignation
- reporter
- political reform
- political campaign
- police corruption
- ocean liner
- newsreel footage
- naivete
Beau James Cast & Characters
Bob Hope leads the cast as Mayor James J. 'Jimmy' Walker, with Jimmy Durante as Jimmy Durante and Alexis Smith as Allie Walker. Directed by Melville Shavelson; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Melville Shavelson
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Bob Hope as Mayor James J. 'Jimmy' Walker -
Jimmy Durante as Jimmy Durante - Alexis Smith as Allie Walker
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Walter Catlett as Gov. Alfred E. 'Al' Smith
Also Starring in Beau James
· 12 more- Paul Douglas Chris Nolan
- Vera Miles Betty Compton
- Willis Bouchey Arthur Julian
- Jack Benny Jack Benny
- Joe Mantell Bernie Williams - Broadway producer
- Darren McGavin Charley Hand
- Horace McMahon Prosecutor
- Sid Melton Sid Nash
- John Benson Photographer
- Richard Shannon Dick Jackson
- George Jessel George Jessel
- Gordon Wynn Reporter
More from Melville Shavelson
More films directed by Melville Shavelson: Rainbow, The Great Houdinis, The Legend of Valentino and Mixed Company.
Beau James Plot Summary
What happens in Beau James from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1925, New York’s governor Gov. Alfred E. ‘Al’ Smith [Walter Catlett] persuades state senator James J. ‘Jimmy’ Walker [Bob Hope] that the Democratic Party needs him to run for mayor of New York City. A concern on Jimmy’s part is his estrangement from wife Allie [Alexis Smith], but he discovers that she is willing to go along with his political aims. The arrangement hinges on a blend of ambition, loyalty, and the uneasy feeling that personal life must sometimes be set aside for public duty.
Full summary
The whole story of Beau James, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Beau James?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
Which New York political figure convinces Jimmy Walker to run for mayor?
Beau James Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Giacomo il bello” and “Locuras de Nueva York”.
- Also known as
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- Giacomo il bello
- Locuras de Nueva York
- Schöne Frauen, harte Dollars
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Beau Revel, Beau Brummell: This Charming Man and Diamond Jim.
Beau James FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Beau James, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Beau James?
Beau James runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Beau James released?
Beau James was released on June 7, 1957.
Who directed Beau James?
Beau James was directed by Melville Shavelson.
More films by Melville Shavelson Who is in the cast of Beau James?
Beau James stars Bob Hope as Mayor James J. 'Jimmy' Walker, Jimmy Durante as Jimmy Durante and Alexis Smith as Allie Walker, among 16 credited actors.
Does Beau James have a post-credit scene?
No. Beau James has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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