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The Patsy
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The Patsy

1964-06-24 · 101 min · ★ 6.2

Comedy

Eccentric bellhop Stanley Belt is recruited unexpectedly by the comedy team of a recently deceased entertainer. Stanley struggles to become a song-and-dance man as the team grooms him to become a star. But as the date of a high-stakes appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show grows near, they begin to fear that the only astonishing thing about Stanley is his utter lack of talent.

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Directors
Jerry Lewis
Production companies
Paramount Pictures, Patti Enterprises
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jerry LewisJerry LewisStanley Belt
Ina BalinIna BalinEllen Betz
Everett SloaneEverett SloaneCaryl Fergusson
Phil HarrisPhil HarrisChic Wymore
Keenan WynnKeenan WynnHarry Silver
Peter LorrePeter LorreMorgan Heywood
John CarradineJohn CarradineBruce Alden
Hans ConriedHans ConriedProf. Mulerr
Quinn O'HaraQuinn O'HaraCigarette Girl
Richard DeaconRichard DeaconSy Devore
Scatman CrothersScatman CrothersShoeshine Boy
Del MooreDel MoorePoliceman
Neil HamiltonNeil HamiltonThe Barber
Buddy LesterBuddy LesterCopa Café MC
Nancy KulpNancy KulpHelen, Theatergoer
Lloyd ThaxtonLloyd
Norman AldenNorman AldenBully at the Gym
Jack AlbertsonJack AlbertsonTheatergoer with Helen
Henry SlateHenry SlatePaul
Gavin GordonGavin GordonExecutive on Golf Course

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