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Pal Joey

Pal Joey

From Your Pal, Columbia!

19576.21h 51m

Overview

An opportunistic singer woos a wealthy widow to boost his career.

Directed by George Sidney
Written by Dorothy Kingsley, John O'Hara, George Abbott
Produced by Fred Kohlmar
Box OfficeBudget: $3.0MRevenue: $7.0M

Top Cast

Rita Hayworth

Rita Hayworth

Vera Simpson

Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra

Joey Evans

Kim Novak

Kim Novak

Linda English

Barbara Nichols

Barbara Nichols

Gladys

Bobby Sherwood

Bobby Sherwood

Ned Galvin

H

Hank Henry

Mike Miggins

Elizabeth Patterson

Elizabeth Patterson

Mrs. Casey

Hermes Pan

Hermes Pan

Choreographer at Dress Rehearsal (uncredited)

J

John Alban

Guest at Charity Ball (uncredited)

S

Sam Harris

Guest at Charity Ball (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

san francisco, californianightclubsingernightclub singer

About Pal Joey

Pal Joey is a music, romance, comedy film released in 1957 exploring themes of san francisco, california, nightclub, singer, nightclub singer. Directed by George Sidney, it stars Rita Hayworth, Frank Sinatra, Kim Novak. An opportunistic singer woos a wealthy widow to boost his career.

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