Pal Joey is a 1957 American musical comedy film directed by George Sidney, loosely adapted from the Rodgers and Hart musical play of the same name, and starring Rita Hayworth, Frank Sinatra, and Kim Novak.
Theatrical release poster
Linda English (Kim Novak)
Left to right: Hayworth, Sinatra, and Novak in a publicity shot
Sinatra and Hayworth in the trailer
George Sidney was an American film director and producer who worked primarily at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. His work includes cult classics Bye Bye Birdie (1963) and Viva Las Vegas (1964). With an extensive background in acting, stage direction, film editing, and music, Sidney created many of post-war Hollywood's big budget musicals, such as Annie Get Your Gun (1950), Show Boat (1951), Kiss Me Kate (1953), Jupiter's Darling (1955), and Pal Joey (1957). He was also a president of the Screen Directors Guild for 16 years.
Sidney while filming 1955's Jupiter's Darling
Esther Williams with George Sidney in glass bottom boat during filming of "Jupiter's Darling" at Silver Springs.