The Disorderly Orderly(1964)
“NOTE: This picture was made entirely without the co-operation of any medical association!”
Overview
Poor Jerome Littlefield. He wants to be a doctor – but that's not exactly the perfect career choice when you're hopelessly squeamish. So he settles for the job of orderly at the Whitestone Sanitarium, a career move that's guaranteed to keep the patients – and viewers – in stitches!
Director
Frank Tashlin
Studio
Jerry Lewis Productions
Cast
Jerry Lewis
as Jerome Littlefield
Glenda Farrell
as Dr. Jean Howard
Karen Sharpe
as Julie Blair
Susan Oliver
as Susan Andrews
Everett Sloane
as Mr. Tuffington
Kathleen Freeman
as Nurse Higgins
Del Moore
as Dr. Davenport
Alice Pearce
as Mrs. Fuzzibee, Talkative Patient
Milton Frome
as Board Member
Jack E. Leonard
as Fat Jack
Barbara Nichols
as Miss Marlowe
Muriel Landers
as Millicent
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1964
Runtime
1h 29m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Production Companies
Jerry Lewis Productions • Paramount Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Disorderly Orderly?▼
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What is The Disorderly Orderly about?▼
Poor Jerome Littlefield. He wants to be a doctor – but that's not exactly the perfect career choice when you're hopelessly squeamish. So he settles for the job of orderly at the Whitestone Sanitarium, a career move that's guaranteed to keep the patients – and viewers – in stitches!
Who directed The Disorderly Orderly?▼
The Disorderly Orderly was directed by Frank Tashlin and released in 1964. It is a comedy, romance film.
How long is The Disorderly Orderly?▼
The Disorderly Orderly has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
Who stars in The Disorderly Orderly?▼
The cast of The Disorderly Orderly includes Jerry Lewis as Jerome Littlefield, Glenda Farrell as Dr. Jean Howard, Karen Sharpe as Julie Blair, Susan Oliver as Susan Andrews, Everett Sloane as Mr. Tuffington and more.
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