The Patsy(1964)
“Jerry's a dumb-like-a-fox bellhop that some smart alecs manipulate into stardom...”
Overview
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.
Director
Jerry Lewis
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Cast
Jerry Lewis
as Stanley Belt
Ina Balin
as Ellen Betz
Everett Sloane
as Caryl Fergusson
Phil Harris
as Chic Wymore
Keenan Wynn
as Harry Silver
Peter Lorre
as Morgan Heywood
John Carradine
as Bruce Alden
Hans Conried
as Prof. Mulerr
Quinn O'Hara
as Cigarette Girl
Richard Deacon
as Sy Devore
Scatman Crothers
as Shoeshine Boy
Del Moore
as Policeman
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1964
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • Patti Enterprises
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Patsy?▼
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What is The Patsy about?▼
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.
Who directed The Patsy?▼
The Patsy was directed by Jerry Lewis and released in 1964. It is a comedy film.
How long is The Patsy?▼
The Patsy has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
Who stars in The Patsy?▼
The cast of The Patsy includes Jerry Lewis as Stanley Belt, Ina Balin as Ellen Betz, Everett Sloane as Caryl Fergusson, Phil Harris as Chic Wymore, Keenan Wynn as Harry Silver and more.
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