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Pardners

  • 19561956
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
1.7K
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Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin, Jackie Loughery, and Lori Nelson in Pardners (1956)
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ComedyWestern
A rich momma's boy returns west with the son of his murdered father's partner to foil a gang trying to gain control of his family ranch.A rich momma's boy returns west with the son of his murdered father's partner to foil a gang trying to gain control of his family ranch.A rich momma's boy returns west with the son of his murdered father's partner to foil a gang trying to gain control of his family ranch.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
1.7K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Norman Taurog
  • Writers
    • Sidney Sheldon(screenplay)
    • Jerry Davis(screen story)
    • Mervin J. Houser(based on a story by)
  • Stars
    • Dean Martin
    • Jerry Lewis
    • Lori Nelson
  • Director
    • Norman Taurog
  • Writers
    • Sidney Sheldon(screenplay)
    • Jerry Davis(screen story)
    • Mervin J. Houser(based on a story by)
  • Stars
    • Dean Martin
    • Jerry Lewis
    • Lori Nelson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 20User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
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    Pardners
    Trailer 1:58
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    "Pardners" Jerry Lewis, Paramount 1956.
    "Pardners" Jerry Lewis, Paramount 1956.
    Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin in Pardners (1956)
    Dean Martin and Agnes Moorehead in Pardners (1956)
    Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin, Jackie Loughery, and Lori Nelson in Pardners (1956)
    Jerry Lewis in Pardners (1956)
    Dean Martin and Lori Nelson in Pardners (1956)
    Jerry Lewis and Valerie Allen in Pardners (1956)
    Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin in Pardners (1956)
    Lon Chaney Jr. and Lee Van Cleef in Pardners (1956)
    Lon Chaney Jr., Jerry Lewis, and Jeff Morrow in Pardners (1956)
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    Dean Martin
    Dean Martin
    • Slim Moseley Jr.…
    Jerry Lewis
    Jerry Lewis
    • Wade Kingsley Jr.…
    Lori Nelson
    Lori Nelson
    • Carol Kingsley
    Jeff Morrow
    Jeff Morrow
    • Pete Rio
    Jackie Loughery
    Jackie Loughery
    • Dolly Riley
    John Baragrey
    John Baragrey
    • Dan Hollis…
    Agnes Moorehead
    Agnes Moorehead
    • Mrs. Matilda Kingsley
    Lon Chaney Jr.
    Lon Chaney Jr.
    • Whitey
    • (as Lon Chaney)
    Milton Frome
    Milton Frome
    • Hawkins, the Butler
    Richard Aherne
    • Chauffeur
    Lee Van Cleef
    Lee Van Cleef
    • Gus
    Stuart Randall
    Stuart Randall
    • Carol's Cowhand
    Scott Douglas
    • Salvin
    Jack Elam
    Jack Elam
    • Pete
    Bob Steele
    Bob Steele
    • Shorty
    Mickey Finn
    Mickey Finn
    • Red
    Douglas Spencer
    Douglas Spencer
    • Smith
    Philip Tonge
    Philip Tonge
    • Mr. Baxter, Footman
    • Director
      • Norman Taurog
    • Writers
      • Sidney Sheldon(screenplay)
      • Jerry Davis(screen story)
      • Mervin J. Houser(based on a story by)
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The same day that this film was released to theaters, Martin and Lewis made their last appearance together as a team, at New York's Copacabana.
    • Goofs
      As Dean rescues Jerry in the doorway of the train after it leaves New York, cars from the 1950s, not 1910, are visible in the rail yard in the stock footage background.
    • Quotes

      Slim Mosely Jr.: [waiting with Carol to meet Mrs. Kingsley] Oh, don't worry - I'll make a good impression.

      Slim Mosely Jr.: [he sits on an old chair and in collapses just as Matilda comes into the room screaming in horror] My antique chair!

      Slim Mosely Jr.: [relieved] Well, I'm glad it was only an old one.

    • Connections
      Featured in 100 Years of Comedy (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      Buckskin Beauty
      Music by Jimmy Van Heusen (as James Van Heusen)

      Lyrics by Sammy Cahn

      Sung by Jerry Lewis

    User reviews20

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    Fun Martin & Lewis Film
    Pardners (1956)

    *** (out of 4)

    Our film starts off with Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis playing Slim Moseley and Wade Kingsley who die protecting their ranch. Moseley, Jr. (Martin) stays out West where he eventually tries to save the ranch and he goes out East to track down Wade, Jr. (Lewis) who he discovers is quite the weak nerd. Wade, wanting to become a cowboy, follows Moseley out West and soon they are going up against a crooked gang who wants their land.

    I really wasn't sure what to expect from PARDNERS but it turned out to be one of the better Martin & Lewis movies even if it does borrow quite heavily from their film THAT'S MY BOY. This film here benefits greatly from the beautiful Technicolor plus the fact that the two leads are surrounding by a very good supporting cast. Plus, you can't help but enjoy seeing Martin in his first Western and especially when you consider the great things he did for the genre after the duo's split.

    As far as this film goes, Martin & Lewis were just built for the Western setting and both of them do a very good job here. I really liked Lewis' character here because he wasn't nearly as whiny or as annoying as the actor would sometime go. This character seemed like a legit one and I thought Lewis did a very good job. One of his highlights deals with him trying to roll a cigarette without much luck. Martin was perfect here as he gets some very good numbers throughout the picture including the title track, which is done with Lewis on a good Western set.

    The supporting cast includes fun performances from Lori Nelson, Jackie Loughery, Agnes Moorehead, Jeff Morrow, Lee Van Cleef and Lon Chaney in a small role. You also have Jack Elam and Bob Steele appearing in small roles. The film has a lot of funny moments here including one very good sequence where Martin is having to fill in for Lewis during a fight while making sure the weak one gets the credit for it. As I said, the Technicolor here looks terrific and I liked how the film played well as not only a comedy but also a Western.
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    • Release date
      • August 1, 1956 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Where Men Are Men?
    • Filming locations
      • Old Tucson, Arizona, USA(K Ranch)
    • Production company
      • York Pictures Corporation
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,920,000
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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