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The Patsy

  • 19641964
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
2.3K
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Peter Lorre, Ina Balin, John Carradine, Jerry Lewis, Phil Harris, Everett Sloane, and Keenan Wynn in The Patsy (1964)
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  • Comedy

An incompetent bellhop is recruited to fill in for a deceased comedian.An incompetent bellhop is recruited to fill in for a deceased comedian.An incompetent bellhop is recruited to fill in for a deceased comedian.

IMDb RATING
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2.3K
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  • Director
    • Jerry Lewis
  • Writers
    • Jerry Lewis
    • Bill Richmond
  • Stars
    • Jerry Lewis
    • Ina Balin
    • Everett Sloane
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jerry Lewis
  • Writers
    • Jerry Lewis
    • Bill Richmond
  • Stars
    • Jerry Lewis
    • Ina Balin
    • Everett Sloane
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 21User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
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  • Videos1

    The Patsy
    Trailer 3:02
    The Patsy

    Photos51

    The Patsy (1964)
    Peter Lorre, Ina Balin, John Carradine, Jerry Lewis, Hans Conried, Phil Harris, Everett Sloane, and Keenan Wynn in The Patsy (1964)
    Peter Lorre, Ina Balin, John Carradine, Jerry Lewis, Phil Harris, Everett Sloane, and Keenan Wynn in The Patsy (1964)
    Jerry Lewis in The Patsy (1964)
    Jerry Lewis in The Patsy (1964)
    Ed Sullivan in The Patsy (1964)
    Jerry Lewis in The Patsy (1964)
    Jerry Lewis in The Patsy (1964)
    Ina Balin and Jerry Lewis in The Patsy (1964)
    Ina Balin and Jerry Lewis in The Patsy (1964)
    Ina Balin and Jerry Lewis in The Patsy (1964)
    The Patsy (1964)

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    Jerry Lewis
    Jerry Lewis
    • Stanley Beltas Stanley Belt…
    Ina Balin
    Ina Balin
    • Ellen Betzas Ellen Betz
    Everett Sloane
    Everett Sloane
    • Caryl Fergussonas Caryl Fergusson
    Phil Harris
    Phil Harris
    • Chic Wymoreas Chic Wymore
    Keenan Wynn
    Keenan Wynn
    • Harry Silveras Harry Silver
    Peter Lorre
    Peter Lorre
    • Morgan Heywoodas Morgan Heywood
    John Carradine
    John Carradine
    • Bruce Ardenas Bruce Arden
    Hans Conried
    Hans Conried
    • Prof. Mulerras Prof. Mulerr
    Richard Deacon
    Richard Deacon
    • Sy Devoreas Sy Devore
    Scatman Crothers
    Scatman Crothers
    • Shoeshine Boyas Shoeshine Boy
    • (as Scat Man Crothers)
    Del Moore
    Del Moore
    • Policemanas Policeman
    Neil Hamilton
    Neil Hamilton
    • The Barberas The Barber
    Buddy Lester
    Buddy Lester
    • Copa Café MCas Copa Café MC
    Nancy Kulp
    Nancy Kulp
    • Helen, Theatergoeras Helen, Theatergoer
    Lloyd Thaxton
    Lloyd Thaxton
    • Lloydas Lloyd
    Norman Alden
    Norman Alden
    • Bully at the Gymas Bully at the Gym
    Jack Albertson
    Jack Albertson
    • Theatergoer with Helenas Theatergoer with Helen
    Henry Slate
    • Paulas Paul
    • Director
      • Jerry Lewis
    • Writers
      • Jerry Lewis
      • Bill Richmond
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    Storyline

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    When a star comedian dies, rather than letting anyone know, his comedy writers decide to find and teach an unknown to fill his shoes for a big show the comedian had been schedeled for. But the man they choose - bellboy, Stanley Belt - can't do anything right, and time's running out. —Brian W Martz <B.Martz@Genie.com>
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    • Taglines
      • Jerry's a dumb-like-a-fox bellhop that some smart alecs manipulate into stardom...
    • Genre
      • Comedy
    • Certificate
      • Approved
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This was Peter Lorre's final film before his death on March 23, 1964 at the age of 59.
    • Quotes

      [Ina Balin, as Ellen, is bawling after seeing Jerry's character Stanley fall over the balcony of his apartment. Jerry Lewis appears from the right, behind her]

      Stanley Belt: Aren't you overacting a little bit, Miss Bawling... Balin... Balin? It's a movie, you see? I'm fine. Uh, the people in the theater know I ain't gonna die. Here, it's a movie stage. Here, look at this, see? There's wires and lights and I'm gonna make more movies, so I couldn't die. It's like a "make-believe." It's a dumb city.

      Ellen Betz: Mr. Lewis, you are a complete nut.

    • Connections
      Featured in North (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      I Lost My Heart in a Drive-In Movie
      Lyrics by Jack Brooks

      Music by David Raksin

      Performed by Jerry Lewis

    User reviews21

    Review
    Top review
    Meandering Jerry
    THE PATSY (1964) ** Jerry again a bell-hop, again mistakenly hired - this time as a new star-to-be who has no talent whatsoever.
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    • george.schmidt
    • Apr 10, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 17, 1964 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Son of Bellboy
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Patti Enterprises
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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