The Joker is Wild (1957): Cast
The Joker is Wild is a 1957 music drama directed by Charles Vidor, starring Frank Sinatra as Joe E. Lewis, Eddie Albert and Harold Huber. It runs 2 hours 6 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 6m (126 min)
- Director
- Charles Vidor
- Original language
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English - Studio
- AMBL Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Joker is Wild About?
The premise of The Joker is Wild without spoilers.
An electrifying stage act that both shocks and captivates the audience, set in a Prohibition‑era nightclub. The talented crooner’s soaring career is abruptly halted when a mob boss viciously slashes his throat, leaving the venue stunned and his future in ruins.
The Joker is Wild Themes & Keywords
· 9 tags- chicago illinois
- based on book
- machine gun jack character
- four word title
- joe e. lewis character
- male protagonist
- jazz music
- crain and gaynor
- speakeasy
The Joker is Wild Cast & Characters
Frank Sinatra leads the cast as Joe E. Lewis, with Eddie Albert as Austin Mack and Harold Huber as Harry Bliss (uncredited). Directed by Charles Vidor; 111 actors are credited in all.
- Director Charles Vidor
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Frank Sinatra as Joe E. Lewis -
Eddie Albert as Austin Mack -
Harold Huber as Harry Bliss (uncredited) -
Ted de Corsia as Georgie Parker
Also Starring in The Joker is Wild
· 107 more- Barry Kelley Hugh McCarthy
- Bill Hickman Hood with Knife (uncredited)
- William H. O'Brien Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Harold Miller Nightclub Patron / Man at Benefit (uncredited)
- Mitzi Gaynor Martha Stewart
- Franklyn Farnum Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Kenner G. Kemp Elevator Operator / Man at Benefit (uncredited)
- Frank Mills Florist Truck Driver (uncredited)
- Jeffrey Sayre Elevator Passenger / Slot Machine Player (uncredited)
- Cosmo Sardo Maitre D' (uncredited)
- Forbes Murray Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Brick Sullivan Wedding Guest (uncredited)
- Carl M. Leviness Wedding Guest (uncredited)
- Dick Elliott Shaving Man (uncredited)
- Don Beddoe Heckler at the Copacabana (uncredited)
- Mary Treen Heckler (uncredited)
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- Kit Guard Doorman at the Valencia (uncredited)
- Eric Wilton Samuels (Letty's Butler) (uncredited)
- Paul Bryar Heckler (uncredited)
- Bobby Barber Waiter (uncredited)
- Jack Kenney Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
- Jackie Coogan Swifty Morgan
- Thomas Martin Casino Patron (uncredited)
- George Offerman, Jr. Elevator Starter (uncredited)
- Murray Pollack Casino Patron (uncredited)
- Sol Murgi Wedding Guest (uncredited)
- Elliott Sullivan Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Joe Gray Fighter (uncredited)
- Beverly Garland Cassie Mack
- William Meader Man in Hotel Suite (uncredited)
- Ralph Montgomery Man in Hotel Suite (uncredited)
- Jeanne Crain Letty Page
- Sid Melton Racetrack Runner (uncredited)
- Joseph La Cava Waiter (uncredited)
- Jack Stoney Racetrack Patron / Football Game Spectator (uncredited)
- Russ Bender Man in Hotel Suite (uncredited)
- Bill Baldwin Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
- Wally Brown Las Vegas Heckler (uncredited)
- Eric Alden Doorman at the Copacabana (uncredited)
- Richard Kipling Man at Craps Table (uncredited)
- Billie Bird Ticket Seller / Cashier (uncredited)
- Robert Strong Waiter (uncredited)
- Art Lewis Man in Hotel Suite (uncredited)
- John Harding Johnny Allen (uncredited)
- Mike Mahoney Man at Benefit / Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Walter Woolf King Mr. Page (uncredited)
- Benny Burt Taxicab Driver (uncredited)
- John Benson Hood (uncredited)
- Ed Haskett Casino Patron (uncredited)
- Pat Moran Man at Craps Table (uncredited)
- Len Hendry Heckler (uncredited)
- Billy Snyder Man in Hotel Suite (uncredited)
- H.W. Gim Janitor (uncredited)
- Jimmy Cross Jack (uncredited)
- William Pullen Letty's Husband (uncredited)
- Hank Henry Burlesque Comedian
- Phyllis Douglas Chorine (uncredited)
- Jerry Sheldon Casino Patron (uncredited)
- Howard Joslin Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Harriette Tarler Chorine (uncredited)
- Valerie Allen Chorine
- Dave White Officer (uncredited)
- Regina Gleason Girl in Hotel Suite (uncredited)
- Darlene Fields Chorine (uncredited)
- Sophie Tucker Sophie Tucker (uncredited)
- Paula Hill Chorine (uncredited)
- Alan Paige Man in Hotel Suite (uncredited)
- Lucy Knoch Chorine (uncredited)
- Ned Wever Dr. Pierson (uncredited)
- Helene Marshall Girl in Hotel Suite (uncredited)
- Dennis McMullen Photographer (uncredited)
- Donna Jo Gribble Chorine (uncredited)
- Oliver McGowan Judge (uncredited)
- Edna Ryan Chorine (uncredited)
- Kay Tapscott Chorine (uncredited)
- Audrey Conti Girl in Hotel Suite (uncredited)
- Shirley Falls Flashy Blonde (uncredited)
- Reita Green Chorine (uncredited)
- Joanna Lee Chorine (uncredited)
- Leonard Graves Tim Coogan
- Mary Gleason Girl on Chair (uncredited)
- Lorna Jordon Waitress (uncredited)
- Kathleen Gallant Heckler's Wife (uncredited)
- Jann Darlyn Girl in Hotel Suite (uncredited)
- Fred Catania Bouncer at Silver Door (uncredited)
- Paul Salata Hood (uncredited)
- Jerry Antes Vegas Speciality Dancer (uncredited)
- Edith Clair Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Leon Martin Man in Hotel Suite (uncredited)
- Maurice Hart Man on Squawk Box (voice) (uncredited)
- James Cavanaugh Burlesque Straight Man (uncredited)
- Jan Bradley Telephone Operator (uncredited)
- Florine Carlan Chorine (uncredited)
- Dorothy Johnson Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Estelle Lawrence Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Ned Le Fevre Austin (voice) (uncredited)
- Ann Stebbins Chorine (uncredited)
- June Tolley Girl in Hotel Suite (uncredited)
- Judith Bradshaw Chorine (uncredited)
- Joseph Donte Man in Hotel Suite (uncredited)
- Heidi Duval Chorine (uncredited)
- Paul Gary Man in Hotel Suite (uncredited)
- Edward Ingram Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Audrey Lowell Chorine (uncredited)
- Ron McNeil Cab Driver (uncredited)
- Paul Millard Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Mabel Rea Chorine (uncredited)
The Joker is Wild Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Joker is Wild.
The Joker is Wild Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Кто рассмешит джокера” and “Schicksalsmelodie”.
- Also known as
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- Кто рассмешит джокера
- Schicksalsmelodie
- Il Jolly è impazzito
- 조커 이즈 와일드
- La máscara del dolor
- Джокер
- Chorei por Você
- Le Pantin brisé
- Joker i leken
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The Joker is Wild FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Joker is Wild, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Joker is Wild?
The Joker is Wild runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
When was The Joker is Wild released?
The Joker is Wild was released on September 26, 1957.
Who directed The Joker is Wild?
The Joker is Wild was directed by Charles Vidor.
More films by Charles Vidor Who is in the cast of The Joker is Wild?
The Joker is Wild stars Frank Sinatra as Joe E. Lewis, Eddie Albert as Austin Mack and Harold Huber as Harry Bliss (uncredited), among 111 credited actors.
Does The Joker is Wild have a post-credit scene?
No. The Joker is Wild has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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