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The Patsy (1964)When a star comedian dies, his comedy team, decides to train a nobody to fill the shoes of the Star in a big TV show (a Patsy). But the man they choose, bellboy Stanley Belt, cant do ... See full summary » Director:Jerry Lewis |
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Title: The Patsy (1964)
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Harry Silver
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Bruce Alden
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Prof. Mulerr
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Sy Devore
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Shoeshine Boy
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Policeman
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The Barber
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Copa Cafe MC
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Helen, Theatergoer
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When a star comedian dies, his comedy team, decides to train a nobody to fill the shoes of the Star in a big TV show (a Patsy). But the man they choose, bellboy Stanley Belt, cant do anything right. The big TV show is getting closer, and Stanley gets worse all the time. Written by Brian W Martz <B.Martz@Genie.com>
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patsy | bellboy | written and directed by cast member | physical comedy | hurting fingers on piano |Genres:
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12 August 1964 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Son of Bellboy See more »Company Credits
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Lyrics by Jack Brooks
Music by David Raksin
Performed by Jerry Lewis
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"I Lost My Heart in a Drive-In Movie"Lyrics by Jack Brooks
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An office boy is turned into the great new sensation - a 'patsy' of a committee of old timers. Jerry Lewis is Stanley Belt, a clumsy, dumb kind of a man who seems the perfect fall guy to generate income for those pulling the strings.
A strong supporting cast - Everett Sloane, Peter Lorre, Keenan Wynn, Phil Harris, John Carradine - shine in support of Lewis; while Ina Balin provides decoration and a love interest.
'The Patsy' is slightly self-indulgent and presents both the best and the worst of Jerry Lewis, although when it is funny, it is well worth watching - the piece where Lewis sings on television is hilarious.
If you're a Lewis fan, don't miss. If you're not, perhaps this isn't the one to start with. If you have no feelings either way, it is a pleasant way to spend an afternoon, with some general interest for film buffs.