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The Errand Boy

  • 1961
  • Approved
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
2.2K
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Jerry Lewis in The Errand Boy (1961)
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SatireSlapstickComedyFamily

A goofy paperhanger is hired to root out a financial inefficiency on a Hollywood studio lot, wreaking havoc as he goes.A goofy paperhanger is hired to root out a financial inefficiency on a Hollywood studio lot, wreaking havoc as he goes.A goofy paperhanger is hired to root out a financial inefficiency on a Hollywood studio lot, wreaking havoc as he goes.

  • Director
    • Jerry Lewis
  • Writers
    • Jerry Lewis
    • Bill Richmond
  • Stars
    • Jerry Lewis
    • Brian Donlevy
    • Howard McNear
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    2.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jerry Lewis
    • Writers
      • Jerry Lewis
      • Bill Richmond
    • Stars
      • Jerry Lewis
      • Brian Donlevy
      • Howard McNear
    • 26User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Jerry Lewis
    Jerry Lewis
    • Morty S. Tashman
    Brian Donlevy
    Brian Donlevy
    • Tom 'T.P.' Paramutual
    Howard McNear
    Howard McNear
    • Dexter Sneak
    Dick Wesson
    Dick Wesson
    • The A.D.
    Robert Ivers
    Robert Ivers
    • Young NY Director Who Argues with T.P.
    Pat Dahl
    • Miss Carson
    Renée Taylor
    Renée Taylor
    • Miss Giles
    Rita Hayes
    • Singer Who Dubs Davitt
    Stanley Adams
    Stanley Adams
    • Grumpy
    Kathleen Freeman
    Kathleen Freeman
    • Mrs. Helen Paramutual…
    Isobel Elsom
    Isobel Elsom
    • Irma Paramutual
    Sig Ruman
    Sig Ruman
    • Baron Elston Carteblanche
    Felicia Atkins
    Felicia Atkins
    • Serina
    Doodles Weaver
    Doodles Weaver
    • Weaver
    Fritz Feld
    Fritz Feld
    • Busby - Roaring '20s Director
    Kenneth MacDonald
    Kenneth MacDonald
    • Mr. Fumble
    Joey Forman
    Joey Forman
    • Jedson
    Iris Adrian
    Iris Adrian
    • Anastasia Anastasia - Actress
    • Director
      • Jerry Lewis
    • Writers
      • Jerry Lewis
      • Bill Richmond
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    • Trivia
      A scene of note with Jerry Lewis chewing out an imaginary board room, all done in mime with music background, the music is "Blues in Hoss' Flat" popularised by the Count Basie and His Orchestra. A recording of it can be heard in Basie's March 1960 Paris concert, and there may be other recordings of it as well.
    • Goofs
      The diver writes a question to the title character but omits the apostrophe from "DON'T".
    • Quotes

      Morty S. Tashman: Do you smoke ma'am?

      [Bubblegum Blower in Elevator shakes her head]

      Morty S. Tashman: Thank heavens.

    • Connections
      Edited into Jerry Lewis at Work (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      That's My Way
      (uncredited)

      Written by Lou Brown, Jerry Lewis and Bill Richmond

    User reviews26

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    My favourite Jerry Lewis movie

    Those who dismiss 'The Errand Boy' as juvenile comedy in the vein of the awful Tom Green are way out of line - this film in particular is entertaining, genuinely funny, and acted and directed with charm by Jerry Lewis. Perhaps he was funnier in 'Who's Minding The Store' or 'The Nutty Professor', but this one remains my favourite.

    It is the story of Morty, an underling at a Hollywood studio where he can cause as many problems as he can - in the canteen, on the sets, in the lift, as an unexpected extra during filming, and by overdubbing his own squeaky vocals over a finished soundtrack. The combined effect of all this is irresistable.

    My favourite scene though is the one in the prop room, where Morty seeks advice from a couple of finger puppets about how to improve his life. Cliched, maybe, but unexpected amongst the silliness and really quite effective.
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    • Release date
      • November 24, 1961 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dostavljac
    • Filming locations
      • Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Jerry Lewis Productions
      • Paramount Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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