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From Your Pal, Columbia! - Pal Joey
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Title: Pal Joey

Release Date: 25 Oct 1957

Runtime: 1h 51m

Genre: Music, Romance, Comedy

Director: Essex Productions, George Sidney Productions, Columbia Pictures

Production Companies: Essex Productions, George Sidney Productions, Columbia Pictures

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

Additional Information

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.2 (74 votes)

Cast

  • Vera Simpson: Rita Hayworth
  • Joey Evans: Frank Sinatra
  • Linda English: Kim Novak
  • Gladys: Barbara Nichols
  • Ned Galvin: Bobby Sherwood
  • Mike Miggins: Hank Henry
  • Mrs. Casey: Elizabeth Patterson
  • Choreographer at Dress Rehearsal (uncredited): Hermes Pan
  • Guest at Charity Ball (uncredited): John Alban
  • Guest at Charity Ball (uncredited): Sam Harris
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