Pal Joey
Summary:
The John O'Hara/Richard Rodgers/Lorenz Hart Broadway musical Pal Joey created quite a stir during its original theatrical run in 1940. Here we had a heel of a hero who sleeps with a wealthy older woman in order to realize his dream of owning his own nightclub, and who breaks the heart of the girl who truly loves him when she impedes his plans to get ahead. Blossom Time it ... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Rita Hayworth - (Vera Simpson)
Frank Sinatra - (Joey Evans)
Kim Novak - (Linda English)
Barbara Nichols - (Gladys)
Bobby Sherwood - (Ned Galvin)
All Cast & Crew >>
Review:
It took Pal Joey 17 years to get from Broadway to Hollywood, largely because the original source material was a little too racy for filming in 1940. The film still softens the story and characters a bit, but it maintains the tart, snappy flow of the dialogue. Indeed, Dorothy Kingsley's screenplay adds even more of that flip, smooth arrogance ... Continue >>
Related Movies:
1968 Sweet November
1967 Two for the Road
More Related Movies >>
Great Film Moments:
- In Theaters
- This Week
- Coming Soon
- New on DVD
Browse More Movies:
