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The Caddy

  • 1953
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  • 1h 35m
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Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin, Donna Reed, and Barbara Bates in The Caddy (1953)
Although gifted golfer Harvey Miller is too nervous to golf in public tournaments, he acts as coach and caddy for friend Joe Anthony.
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Although gifted golfer Harvey Miller is too nervous to golf in public tournaments, he acts as coach and caddy for friend Joe Anthony.Although gifted golfer Harvey Miller is too nervous to golf in public tournaments, he acts as coach and caddy for friend Joe Anthony.Although gifted golfer Harvey Miller is too nervous to golf in public tournaments, he acts as coach and caddy for friend Joe Anthony.

  • Director
    • Norman Taurog
  • Writers
    • Edmund L. Hartmann
    • Danny Arnold
    • Ken Englund
  • Stars
    • Dean Martin
    • Jerry Lewis
    • Donna Reed
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    2.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Norman Taurog
    • Writers
      • Edmund L. Hartmann
      • Danny Arnold
      • Ken Englund
    • Stars
      • Dean Martin
      • Jerry Lewis
      • Donna Reed
    • 23User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin in The Caddy (1953)
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    Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin, Donna Reed, and Barbara Bates in The Caddy (1953)
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    Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin, and Donna Reed in The Caddy (1953)
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    Dean Martin
    Dean Martin
    • Joe Anthony
    Jerry Lewis
    Jerry Lewis
    • Harvey Miller, Jr
    Donna Reed
    Donna Reed
    • Kathy Taylor
    Barbara Bates
    Barbara Bates
    • Lisa Anthony
    Joseph Calleia
    Joseph Calleia
    • Papa Anthony
    Fred Clark
    Fred Clark
    • Mr. Baxter…
    Clinton Sundberg
    Clinton Sundberg
    • Charles - the Butler
    Howard Smith
    Howard Smith
    • Golf Official
    Marshall Thompson
    Marshall Thompson
    • Bruce Reeber
    Marjorie Gateson
    Marjorie Gateson
    • Mrs. Grace Taylor
    Frank Puglia
    Frank Puglia
    • Mr. Spezzato
    Lewis Martin
    • Mr. Taylor
    Romo Vincent
    Romo Vincent
    • Eddie Lear - Agent
    Argentina Brunetti
    Argentina Brunetti
    • Mama Anthony
    Houseley Stevenson Jr.
    • Officer
    John Gallaudet
    John Gallaudet
    • Jonathan Bell
    William Edmunds
    • Caminello
    Charles Irwin
    Charles Irwin
    • Golf Starter
    • Director
      • Norman Taurog
    • Writers
      • Edmund L. Hartmann
      • Danny Arnold
      • Ken Englund
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      The Central Intelligence Agency was concerned about the portrayal of race relations in Hollywood films, particularly for foreign consumption, and in the early 1950s quietly contacted a number of film studios about using more African-American actors in small, subtly positive roles. One result was the smattering of black observers in the crowd during this film's big golf game.
    • Goofs
      Joe is twice seen walking down Pacific Coast Highway "heading for San Francisco." However, from Monterey he would actually need to walk in the opposite direction.
    • 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.

    • Connections
      Featured in Doogie Howser, M.D.: It's a Wonderful Laugh (1991)
    • Soundtracks
      The Gay Continental
      Music by Harry Warren

      Lyric by Jack Brooks

      Sung by Jerry Lewis

    User reviews23

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    7/10
    Martin and Lewis
    Joe Anthony (Dean Martin) and Harvey Miller, Jr (Jerry Lewis) are a star humor team. A friend recounts their story to a reporter. Harvey's father is a champion golfer. Harvey could be a great golfer but he can't perform in front of a crowd. When both Harvey and girlfriend Lisa (Barbara Bates) get fired for leaving work to see a golf tournament, Lisa gets him to work as a golf instructor. Lisa's brother Joe becomes his first client. Joe is a natural and starts playing in tournaments with Harvey as his caddy. He falls for socialite Kathy Taylor (Donna Reed).

    This is generally fun. It is sad to hear that Martin and Lewis had already started splitting during this film. It doesn't really show on the screen although they aren't always together. Lewis is hamming it up while Martin is suaving it up. It's not the funniest but the guys are working hard. The misunderstanding is stupid but those are often the case in this type of movie. This is a fair Martin and Lewis film.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 10, 1953 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • So Where's the Money?
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • York Pictures Corporation
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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