Pal Joey (1957)
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- Approved
- 1h 51min
- Drama, Musical
- 16 Dec 1957 (Brazil)
- Movie
Joey Evans is a charming, handsome, funny, talented 1st class, A-Number 1 heel. When Joey meets the former chorus girl and now rich widow Vera Simpson, the pair of lecherous souls seem made for each other.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 4 Oscars. Another 3 wins & 3 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Rita Hayworth | ... |
Mrs. Vera Prentice-Simpson
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| Frank Sinatra | ... |
Joey Evans
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| Kim Novak | ... |
Linda English
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| Barbara Nichols | ... |
Gladys
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Bobby Sherwood | ... |
Ned Galvin
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| Hank Henry | ... |
Mike Miggins
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| Elizabeth Patterson | ... |
Mrs. Casey
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| Franklyn Farnum | ... |
Guest at Charity Ball (scenesDeleted)
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| Bess Flowers | ... |
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| Pierre Watkin | ... |
Mr. Forsythe (scenesDeleted)
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| John Alban | ... |
Guest at Charity Ball (uncredited)
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| Leon Alton | ... |
Printer Salesman (uncredited)
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Isabel Analla | ... |
Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)
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| Robert Anderson | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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Monya Andre | ... |
Guest at Charity Ball (uncredited)
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| Maurice Argent | ... |
Second Tailor (uncredited)
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| Tol Avery | ... |
Detective (uncredited)
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| Al Bain | ... |
Club Patron (uncredited)
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Rita Barrett | ... |
Stripper (uncredited)
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Eddie Bartell | ... |
Barker (uncredited)
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Herman Belmonte | ... |
Guest at Charity Ball (uncredited)
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Steve Benton | ... |
Electrician (uncredited)
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Barry Bernard | ... |
Vera's Butler (uncredited)
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Lulu Mae Bohrman | ... |
Guest at Charity Ball (uncredited)
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| Gail Bonney | ... |
Heavyset Woman (uncredited)
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Sue Boomer | ... |
Secretary (uncredited)
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| Nick Borgani | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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Paul Cesari | ... |
Pet Store Co-Owner (uncredited)
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| George Chan | ... |
Chinese Pianist (uncredited)
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| Barrie Chase | ... |
Dancer in Daydream Sequence (uncredited)
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Sydney Chatton | ... |
Barker (uncredited)
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Dick Cherney | ... |
Club Patron (uncredited)
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Nellie Gee Ching | ... |
Chinese Dancer (uncredited)
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Jane Chung | ... |
Flower Lady (uncredited)
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Jean Corbett | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Oliver Cross | ... |
Bit Part (uncredited)
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Giselle D'Arc | ... |
Vera's Maid (uncredited)
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Judy Dan | ... |
Hat Check Girl (uncredited)
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Jules Davis | ... |
Red-Faced Man (uncredited)
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Jack Deery | ... |
Guest at Charity Ball (uncredited)
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| George DeNormand | ... |
Guest at Charity Ball (uncredited)
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| Rudy Diaz | ... |
Detective (uncredited)
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Ken DuMain | ... |
Club Patron (uncredited)
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| Minta Durfee | ... |
Club Patron (uncredited)
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Helen Elliot | ... |
Travelers' Aid (uncredited)
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Darleen Engle | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Elizabeth Fenton | ... |
Chinese Dancer (uncredited)
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Michael Ferris | ... |
First Tailor (uncredited)
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| George Ford | ... |
Electrician (uncredited)
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Allen Gin | ... |
Chinese Drummer (uncredited)
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| Everett Glass | ... |
Pet Store Owner (uncredited)
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Bob Glenn | ... |
Sailor (uncredited)
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Connie Graham | ... |
Stripper (uncredited)
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Jo Ann Greer | ... |
Vera Simpson (uncredited) (singingVoice)
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| Sam Harris | ... |
Guest at Charity Ball (uncredited)
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Bobbie Jean Henson | ... |
Stripper (uncredited)
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| John Hubbard | ... |
Stanley (uncredited)
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Ellie Kent | ... |
Carol (uncredited)
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| Cheryl Kubert | ... |
Girl Friend (uncredited)
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| Leota Lorraine | ... |
Guest at Charity Ball (uncredited)
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Pat Lynn | ... |
Chinese Dancer (uncredited)
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| Wilbur Mack | ... |
Guest at Charity Ball (uncredited)
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Ramon Martinez | ... |
Headwaiter (uncredited)
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Mara McAfee | ... |
Sabrina (uncredited)
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Henry McCann | ... |
Shorty (uncredited)
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| Philo McCullough | ... |
Guest at Charity Ball (uncredited)
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| Frank McLure | ... |
Guest at Charity Ball (uncredited)
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Raymond A. McWalters | ... |
Army Captain (uncredited)
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Joe Miksak | ... |
Barker (uncredited)
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| Harold Miller | ... |
Guest at Charity Ball (uncredited)
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Ernesto Molinari | ... |
Tony the Chef (uncredited)
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Robin Morse | ... |
Herb - Bartender (uncredited)
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| Charles Morton | ... |
Club Patron (uncredited)
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Jean Nakaba | ... |
Chinese Dancer (uncredited)
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Al Nalbandian | ... |
Barker (uncredited)
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| George Nardelli | ... |
Headwaiter (uncredited)
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| Bek Nelson | ... |
Lola (uncredited)
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Ilsa Ostroffsky | ... |
Stripper (uncredited)
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| Hermes Pan | ... |
Choreographer at Dress Rehearsal (uncredited)
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| Jack Perry | ... |
Club Patron (uncredited)
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Roberto Piperio | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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| 'Snub' Pollard | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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Edith Powell | ... |
Stripper (uncredited)
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Jack Railey | ... |
Hot Dog Vendor (uncredited)
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Mabel Rea | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| Robert Reed | ... |
Boy Friend (uncredited)
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| Mitchell Rhein | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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| Leoda Richards | ... |
Club Patron (uncredited)
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Hermie Rose | ... |
Bald Club Owner (uncredited)
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Tony Roux | ... |
Chef (uncredited)
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| John Roy | ... |
Guest at Charity Ball (uncredited)
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| James Seay | ... |
Livingston (uncredited)
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Howard Sigrist | ... |
Sidewalk Photographer (uncredited)
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Jo Ann Smith | ... |
Stripper (uncredited)
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Snuffy | ... |
Dog (uncredited)
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| Stephen Soldi | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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| Bert Stevens | ... |
Guest at Charity Ball (uncredited)
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Trudy Stevens | ... |
Linda English (uncredited) (singingVoice)
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Genie Stone | ... |
Girl (uncredited)
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| Frank Sully | ... |
Barker (uncredited)
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Betty Utey | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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| Frank Wilcox | ... |
Col. Langley (uncredited)
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Frank Wilimarth | ... |
Sidewalk Artist (uncredited)
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Andrew Wong | ... |
Chinese Club Owner (uncredited)
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Lessie Lynne Wong | ... |
Chinese Dancer (uncredited)
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Barbara Yung | ... |
Chinese Dancer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| George Sidney | ||
Written by
| Dorothy Kingsley | ... | (screenplay) |
| John O'Hara | ... | (from the musical play book by) |
Produced by
| Fred Kohlmar | ... | producer |
Cinematography by
| Harold Lipstein | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Viola Lawrence | ||
| Jerome Thoms | ||
Editorial Department
| Henri Jaffa | ... | color consultant: Technicolor |
| Ralph James Hall | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Walter Holscher | ||
Set Decoration by
| Louis Diage | ||
| William Kiernan | ||
Costume Design by
| Jean Louis | ... | (gowns) |
Makeup Department
| Helen Hunt | ... | hair stylist |
| Ben Lane | ... | makeup artist |
| Robert J. Schiffer | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Arthur S. Black Jr. | ... | assistant director (as Art Black) |
Sound Department
| Franklin Hansen | ... | sound |
| John P. Livadary | ... | recording supervisor (as John Livadary) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Albert Bettcher | ... | first assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Richard H. Kline | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Val O'Malley | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Lee Forman | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
| Ed Ware | ... | costumer (uncredited) |
Music Department
| George Duning | ... | music adaptation |
| Lorenz Hart | ... | lyrics by: from the musical play |
| Fred Karger | ... | music adviser |
| Arthur Morton | ... | orchestrations |
| Nelson Riddle | ... | music adaptation / musical arrangements |
| Richard Rodgers | ... | music by: from the musical play |
| Morris Stoloff | ... | conductor / music supervisor |
| Liselotte Malkowsky | ... | playback singer (uncredited) |
| Bill Miller | ... | musician: piano (uncredited) |
| Paul Ernst Wilke | ... | German lyrics (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| George Abbott | ... | produced on the stage by |
| Hermes Pan | ... | choreographer |
| Carmen Amaya | ... | dancing coach: Kim Novak (uncredited) |
| Robert E. Blair | ... | dog trainer (uncredited) |
| Joel Preston | ... | unit publicist (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Columbia Pictures (1957) (United States) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures Corporation (1958) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Columbia Film (1958) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Columbia Film-Verleih (1958) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Columbia Pictures of Argentina (1958) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Kamera (1958) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Columbia Film-Verleih (1959) (Austria) (theatrical)
- RCA/Columbia-Hoyts Home Video (1987) (Australia) (video)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (1989) (United States) (VHS)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (1999) (United States) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Television (2002) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Television International (2005) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2010) (United States) (DVD) (on 'The Kim Novak Collection')
- Twilight Time (2012) (World-wide) (Blu-ray)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2012) (Australia) (DVD)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2013) (United States) (DVD) (Sony Choice Collection)
- BBC Two (2016) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (Brazil) (DVD)
- Epoca (Argentina) (VHS)
- LK-TEL Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2020) (United States) (Blu-ray) (included in "Rita Hayworth: The Ultimate Collection")
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2020) (United States) (DVD) (included in "Rita Hayworth: The Ultimate Collection")
- NHK-BS2 (1991) (Japan) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of: affiliated with A.F. of L.)
- Sunset Gower Studios (sound stages)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Joey Evans is a charming, handsome, funny, talented 1st class, A Number One heel. When Joey meets the former chorus girl ("she used to be 'Vera...with the vanishing veils'") and now rich widow, Vera Simpson, the pair of lecherous souls seem made for each other. That is, until Linda English comes along. Linda's a "mouse on the chorus line" and built like there's no tomorrow. But she's the typical good little girl from a good little home - just the right ingredient to louse up Joey's set-up.
Written by A.L.Beneteau |
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| Taglines | From Your Pal, Columbia! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This is one of Frank Sinatra's few post-From Here to Eternity (1953) movies in which he did not receive top billing, which surprisingly went to Rita Hayworth. Sinatra was, by that time, a bigger star, and his title role was predominant. When asked about the billing, Sinatra replied, "Ladies first." He was also quoted as saying that, as it was a Columbia film, Hayworth should have top billing because, "For years, she WAS Columbia Pictures", and that with regard to being billed "between" Hayworth and Kim Novak, "That's a sandwich I don't mind being stuck in the middle of." As Columbia's biggest star, Hayworth had been top billed in every film since Cover Girl (1944), but her tenure was soon to end with They Came to Cordura (1959). See more » |
| Goofs | In the opening scene, Joey is escorted onto a train leaving town. Spengler's Fish Grotto is visible in the background, placing this in W Berkeley (though the police car reads "Gold City.") The train is headed north. Next, we see Joey exiting the train heading towards the "Ferry to SF" which would've been one of the Oakland stations, which is just a few minutes South of Berkeley. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into The Green Fog (2017). See more » |
| Soundtracks | There's A Small Hotel See more » |
| Quotes |
Joey Evans:
After all, two years is a long time between... drinks. See more » |