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The Patsy (1964)

Jerry's a dumb-like-a-fox bellhop that some smart alecs manipulate into stardom...

  • Jun 24, 1964
  • 1h 41m
  • NR

6.2/10

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63 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Patsy is a 1964 comedy film directed by Jerry Lewis. Its leading cast includes Jerry Lewis, Ina Balin and Everett Sloane. It runs for 1 hour 41 minutes.

Synopsis

Eccentric bellhop Stanley Belt is recruited unexpectedly by the comedy team of a recently deceased entertainer. Stanley struggles to become a song-and-dance man as the team grooms him to become a star. But as the date of a high-stakes appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show grows near, they begin to fear that the only astonishing thing about Stanley is his utter lack of talent.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 41 minutes
Age rating (US)
NR
Language
English
Audience signal
6.2/10 from 63 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

The Patsy - Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Jerry Lewis Stanley Belt
  • Ina Balin Ellen Betz
  • Everett Sloane Caryl Fergusson
  • Phil Harris Chic Wymore
  • Keenan Wynn Harry Silver
  • Peter Lorre Morgan Heywood
  • John Carradine Bruce Alden
  • Hans Conried Prof. Mulerr
  • Quinn O'Hara Cigarette Girl
  • Richard Deacon Sy Devore
  • Scatman Crothers Shoeshine Boy
  • Del Moore Policeman
  • Neil Hamilton The Barber
  • Buddy Lester Copa Café MC
  • Nancy Kulp Helen, Theatergoer
  • Lloyd Thaxton Lloyd
  • Norman Alden Bully at the Gym
  • Jack Albertson Theatergoer with Helen

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