The Caddy (1953)

User Rating:

6.1/10   

Director:

Norman Taurog

Writers:

Danny Arnold (story)
Edmund L. Hartmann (writer) ...

Release Date:

10 August 1953 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Musical | Sport

Tagline:

Goofy Golfers . . . winning the laughing cup!

Plot:

Although gifted golfer Harvey Miller is too nervous to golf in public tournaments, he acts as coach and caddy for friend Joe Anthony.

Plot Keywords:

Golf | Golfer | Comedy Team | Caddy | Stage Fright

Awards:

Nominated for Oscar.

Cast

Dean Martin	...	Joe Anthony
Jerry Lewis	...	Harvey Miller, Jr
Donna Reed	...	Kathy Taylor
Barbara Bates	...	Lisa Anthony
Joseph Calleia	...	Papa Anthony
Fred Clark	...	Mr. Baxter / Old Skinhead
Clinton Sundberg	...	Charles, Butler
Howard Smith	...	Golf Official
Marshall Thompson	...	Bruce Reeber
Marjorie Gateson	...	Mrs. Grace Taylor
Frank Puglia	...	Mr. Spezzato
Lewis Martin	...	Mr. Taylor
Romo Vincent	...	Eddie Lear, Agent
Argentina Brunetti	...	Mama Anthony
Houseley Stevenson Jr.	...	Officer

Runtime:

95 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Certification:

Finland:S | USA:Approved (PCA #16419) | Sweden:Btl

Company:

York Pictures Corporation

Trivia:

Actual footage of Martin and Lewis' 1951 appearance at New York's Paramount Theater is integrated into the film's opening.

Quotes:

Kathy Taylor: [At an elegant country club soiree] Good evening.
Joe Anthony: [Feeling underdressed and out of his element] I better make that 'good night.' I'm out of uniform.
Kathy Taylor: You're positively stunning. So what if you left your dinner jacket at home?
Joe Anthony: I left it in Kansas City, but I can show you the pawn ticket.
Kathy Taylor: I believe you. Shall we dance?
Joe Anthony: Only if I lead.
Kathy Taylor: You can lead.

Movie Connections:

Featured in 100 Years of Comedy (1997) (V)

Soundtrack:

The Gay Continental

Too Funny!!!

I've never ever liked a single black and White movie accept the Apartment but when I saw this one I was dying of laughter when I saw it. Dean Martin was sure lucky too have Jerry Lewis with him he's a Great singer but an O.K actor especially in comedies. This was the first Jerry Lewis movie i've ever seen and I'm happy I saw it cause now I want to see every single one So far i've seen The Caddy, The Bellboy, Hollywood or bust, The Nutty Professor, Family Jewels and Boeing, Boeing. The Best part I find is when Jerry gets drunk at the party to stop Dean from drinking. Good Stuff. 10/10