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The Patsy (1964)

101 min  -  Comedy  -   12 August 1964 (USA)
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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)... See full summary »

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Jerry Lewis
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jerry Lewis ...
Stanley Belt / Singers of the Trio
Ina Balin Ina Balin ...
Everett Sloane Everett Sloane ...
Caryl Fergusson
Phil Harris ...
Chic Wymore
Keenan Wynn ...
Harry Silver
Peter Lorre ...
Morgan Heywood
John Carradine ...
Bruce Alden
Hans Conried Hans Conried ...
Prof. Mulerr
Richard Deacon Richard Deacon ...
Sy Devore
Scatman Crothers Scatman Crothers ...
Shoeshine Boy
Del Moore Del Moore ...
Policeman
Neil Hamilton Neil Hamilton ...
The Barber
Buddy Lester ...
Copa Cafe MC
Nancy Kulp Nancy Kulp ...
Helen, Theatergoer
Lloyd Thaxton ...
Himself
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Storyline

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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Bellboy | Patsy | Manager | Stock Footage | Goofball  | See more »

Genres:

Comedy

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Der Wunderknabe See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Final film of Peter Lorre. See more »

Connections

Featured in Jerry Lewis - König der Komödianten (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"I Lost My Heart in a Drive-In Movie"
Lyrics by Jack Brooks
Music by David Raksin
Performed by Jerry Lewis See more »