Summaries

Biopic of the political career of Jimmy Walker, flamboyant and somewhat corrupt Mayor of New York City from 1926-1932.

The story of Jimmy Walker who became mayor of New York in the '20s. Used by professional politicians and money-grabbers, Walker himself was "stupid but clean", although his open affair with Betty Compton cost him dear.—Jeremy Perkins {J-26}

Details

Keywords
  • new york city
  • political corruption
  • 1920s
  • 1930s
  • mayor
Genres
  • Drama
  • Biography
Release date Jun 6, 1957
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States
Language English Italian Hebrew Latvian
Filming locations Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Production companies Paramount Pictures Hope Enterprises Scribe Productions

Box office

Gross US & Canada $1750000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 45m
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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