The Errand Boy(1961)
“Fractures Hollywood with a Million Howls!”
Overview
Paramutual Pictures wants to know where all the money is going so they hire Morty to be their spy. Morty works for Mr. Sneak and gets a job in the mail room so that he can have access to the lot. But all that Morty ever finds is that he can cause havoc no matter what he does.
Director
Jerry Lewis
Studio
Jerry Lewis Productions
Cast
Jerry Lewis
as Morty S. Tashman
Brian Donlevy
as Tom 'T.P.' Paramutual
Howard McNear
as Dexter Sneak
Dick Wesson
as The A.D.
Kathleen Freeman
as Mrs. Helen Paramutual
Robert Ivers
as Young NY Director Who Argues with T.P.
Pat Dahl
as Miss Carson
Renée Taylor
as Miss Giles
Rita Hayes
as Singer Who Dubs Davitt
Stanley Adams
as Grumpy
Isobel Elsom
as Irma Paramutual
Sig Ruman
as Baron Elston Carteblanche
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1961
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Production Companies
Jerry Lewis Productions • Paramount Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Errand Boy?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Errand Boy (1961).
What is The Errand Boy about?▼
Paramutual Pictures wants to know where all the money is going so they hire Morty to be their spy. Morty works for Mr. Sneak and gets a job in the mail room so that he can have access to the lot. But all that Morty ever finds is that he can cause havoc no matter what he does.
Who directed The Errand Boy?▼
The Errand Boy was directed by Jerry Lewis and released in 1961. It is a comedy film.
How long is The Errand Boy?▼
The Errand Boy has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
Who stars in The Errand Boy?▼
The cast of The Errand Boy includes Jerry Lewis as Morty S. Tashman, Brian Donlevy as Tom 'T.P.' Paramutual, Howard McNear as Dexter Sneak, Dick Wesson as The A.D., Kathleen Freeman as Mrs. Helen Paramutual and more.
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