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Toots (2007)

Movie ★ 7.0 84 min

Documentary

The '40s and '50s were a classic period in New York City nightlife, when the saloonkeeper was king and regular folks could drink with celebrities like Frank Sinatra and Jackie Gleason. In this documentary, Kristi Jacobson profiles her grandfather, the king of kings: Toots Shor of the eponymous restaurant and saloon, which was once the place to be seen in Manhattan. Edward R. Murrow called Toots Shor the owner of America’s greatest saloon. He became the unlikely den-mother to the heroes of America's golden age. Politicians and gangsters, sports heroes and movie stars - Sinatra, Gleason, DiMaggio, Ruth, Costello, Eisenhower, Nixon, Warren - for 30 years, they all found their way to Toots' eponymous saloon on New York's West 51st Street.

Kristi Jacobson Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 14, 2007
Runtime
84 min
IMDb
tt0436836
Language
Studio
Catalyst Films International

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Cast

Maury Allen Himself David Lawrence Brown David Lawrence Brown Himself Dave Anderson Himself

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Frequently asked questions

What is Toots about?
The '40s and '50s were a classic period in New York City nightlife, when the saloonkeeper was king and regular folks could drink with celebrities like Frank Sinatra and Jackie Gleason. In this documentary, Kristi Jacobson profiles her grandfather, the king of kings: Toots Shor of the eponymous restaurant and saloon, which was once the place to be seen in Manhattan. Edward R. Murrow called Toots Shor the owner of America’s greatest saloon. He became the unlikely den-mother to the heroes of America's golden age. Politicians and gangsters, sports heroes and movie stars - Sinatra, Gleason, DiMaggio, Ruth, Costello, Eisenhower, Nixon, Warren - for 30 years, they all found their way to Toots' eponymous saloon on New York's West 51st Street.
Who directed Toots?
Toots was directed by Kristi Jacobson.
Who stars in Toots?
Toots stars Maury Allen, David Lawrence Brown, Dave Anderson.
When was Toots released?
Toots is a 2007 documentary film.
Where can I watch Toots?
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