The Joker is Wild DVD
Frank Sinatra plays Joe E. Lewis, a famous comedian of the 1930s-50s. When the movie opens, Lewis is a young, talented singer who performs in speakeasies. When he bolts one job for another, the mob boss who owns the first speakeasy places a hit on him. Lewis survives, but his vocal cords are cut bringing his singing career to an end. Several years later, his buddy tracks him down and tries to help him with little success. That attempt, though, leads to Lewis meeting Letty Page (Jeanne Crain). They fall in love and she inspires him to pursue a career in comedy (a result of his buddy's failed attempt to rejuvenate his singing career). Lewis has problems, though. The assault that nearly cost him his life also helped turn him into an alcoholic and a degenerate gambler. These two character defects become the basis for his act and help to make him a smash success. Unfortunately, they also work to wreak havoc in his home life. A classic Frank Sinatra
1958 Oscar Winner for Best Music/Original Song: “All The Way”
Written by Oscar Saul and Arl Cohn
Directed by Charles Vidor
Stars Frank Sinatra, Beverly Garland, Eddie Albert, Mitzi Gaynot, Jeanne Crain, and Jackie Coogan
NTSC- WILL PLAY WORLDWIDE
INTERACTIVE MENUS / SCENE SELECTION
BLACK AND WHITE
Aspect Ratio: Full Screen
English Audio Only
Original Release: 1957
Runtime: 126 minutes
