Toots
Originally released in 2007. Toots is a documentary film. directed by Kristi Jacobson. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Maury Allen, David Lawrence Brown, and Dave Anderson
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 14, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Catalyst Films International
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 docu...
Who directed Toots?
Toots was directed by Kristi Jacobson.
How long is Toots?
Toots has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Toots released?
Toots was released on September 14, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Toots?
The main cast of Toots includes Maury Allen, David Lawrence Brown, Dave Anderson.