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      Beau James

      1957 1 hr. 45 min. Biography List
      Reviews In the midst of the economic boom of the 1920s, the Democratic Party machine picks irresponsible state senator Jimmy Walker (Bob Hope) as its candidate for mayor of New York City. Elected by a huge margin, the charming Walker bites the hand that feeds him by threatening to root out government corruption. Meanwhile, the love triangle between Jimmy; his estranged wife, Allie (Alexis Smith) ; and his Broadway-star girlfriend, Betty Compton (Vera Miles), threatens to topple his administration. Read More Read Less

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      Steve D shined up bio sure to disappoint, Rated 2 out of 5 stars 07/08/23 Full Review Audience Member Hope does a good turn in a semi-serious role. The comedy isn't side splitting but it is smile-worthy. If you like Hope you'll like this. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis In the midst of the economic boom of the 1920s, the Democratic Party machine picks irresponsible state senator Jimmy Walker (Bob Hope) as its candidate for mayor of New York City. Elected by a huge margin, the charming Walker bites the hand that feeds him by threatening to root out government corruption. Meanwhile, the love triangle between Jimmy; his estranged wife, Allie (Alexis Smith) ; and his Broadway-star girlfriend, Betty Compton (Vera Miles), threatens to topple his administration.
      Director
      Melville Shavelson
      Genre
      Biography
      Original Language
      English