Starring Frank Sinatra as Joe E. Lewis the movie tells the story of the famous comedians rise from Speakeasy's of Chicago in the 1920s to fame and fortune.
A disappointing rewatch on my part. I still think Sinatra is dynamite in the lead role (his acting after he's been brutally attacked by Gangsters is a high point). But after an exciting first half, the movie devolves into your typical Celebrity biopic with women and alcohol problems. I had a hard time staying awake. A further problem is that Sinatra isn't exactly the funniest guy in the world (although judging by some Youtube videos, the same could be said of Lewis).
On the plus side, Jeanne Crain and Mitzi Gaynor look incredibly sleek and sexy. Also, notable for the introduction of the Sinatra classic "All the Way".
Way, way, too long at 2 hours and 6 minutes.
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