The Geisha Boy(1958)
“MORE THAN GREAT COMEDY HERE'S GREAT ENTERTAINMENT”
Overview
Gilbert Wooley is a second-rate magician who is sent to entertain the troops in the pacific. During his time in Japan he becomes attached to a little orphan boy.
Director
Frank Tashlin
Studio
York Pictures Corporation
Cast
Jerry Lewis
as Gilbert Wooley
Marie McDonald
as Lola Livingston
Nobu McCarthy
as Kimi Sikita
Sessue Hayakawa
as Mr. Sikita
Barton MacLane
as Major Ridgley
Robert Hirano
as Mitsuo Watanabe
Suzanne Pleshette
as Sergent Pearson
Sid Melton
as Taxi Driver
Carl Erskine
as Carl Erskine - Dodgers Pitcher
Gil Hodges
as Gil Hodges - Dodgers First Baseman
Walter Alston
as Walter Alston - Dodgers Manager (uncredited)
Gino Cimoli
as Gino Cimoli - Dodgers Left Fielder (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1958
Runtime
1h 38m
Language
Japanese
Rating
6.3 / 10
Production Companies
York Pictures Corporation
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What is The Geisha Boy about?▼
Gilbert Wooley is a second-rate magician who is sent to entertain the troops in the pacific. During his time in Japan he becomes attached to a little orphan boy.
Who directed The Geisha Boy?▼
The Geisha Boy was directed by Frank Tashlin and released in 1958. It is a comedy film.
How long is The Geisha Boy?▼
The Geisha Boy has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
Who stars in The Geisha Boy?▼
The cast of The Geisha Boy includes Jerry Lewis as Gilbert Wooley, Marie McDonald as Lola Livingston, Nobu McCarthy as Kimi Sikita, Sessue Hayakawa as Mr. Sikita, Barton MacLane as Major Ridgley and more.
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