

The Patsy
1964-06-24 · 101 min · ★ 6.2
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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- Jerry Lewis
- Production companies
- Paramount Pictures, Patti Enterprises
- Countries
- United States of America
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Jerry LewisStanley Belt
Ina BalinEllen Betz
Everett SloaneCaryl Fergusson
Phil HarrisChic Wymore
Keenan WynnHarry Silver
Peter LorreMorgan Heywood
John CarradineBruce Alden
Hans ConriedProf. Mulerr
Quinn O'HaraCigarette Girl
Richard DeaconSy Devore
Scatman CrothersShoeshine Boy
Del MoorePoliceman
Neil HamiltonThe Barber
Buddy LesterCopa Café MC
Nancy KulpHelen, Theatergoer
Norman AldenBully at the Gym
Jack AlbertsonTheatergoer with Helen
Henry SlatePaul
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