Toots
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Released
- 2006
- Country
- United States
Details
Release year: 2006
Storyline
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.
Top credits
- Maury Allen — Self
- Dave Anderson — Self
Yogi Berra — Self
David Brown — Self
User reviews
Enjoyable in many ways
a different world, and lots more fun
The Falstaff of saloon owners...
Technical specs
- Color
- Black and White, Color
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