The Patsy

1964

NR

1h 41m

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6.2/10
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Comedy

When a star comedian dies, his comedy team decides to train a 'nobody' to play the Star in a big TV show (a Patsy). But the man chosen, bellboy Stanley Belt (Lewis), can't do anything right. The TV show is getting closer, and Stanley is getting worse.

Directors

Writers

Jerry Lewis(writer by)
Bill Richmond(writer by)
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Jerry Lewis
Stanley Belt
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Ina Balin
Ellen Betz
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Everett Sloane
Caryl Fergusson
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Phil Harris
Chic Wymore
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Keenan Wynn
Harry Silver
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Peter Lorre
Morgan Heywood
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John Carradine
Bruce Alden
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Hans Conried
Prof. Mulerr
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Quinn O'Hara
Cigarette Girl
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Scatman Crothers
Shoeshine Boy
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Del Moore
Policeman
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Neil Hamilton
The Barber
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Buddy Lester
Copa Café MC
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Nancy Kulp
Helen, Theatergoer
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Norman Alden
Bully at the Gym
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Jack Albertson
Theatergoer with Helen

Directors

Writers

Jerry Lewis(writer by)
Bill Richmond(writer by)

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Release date

June 24, 1964 (United States)

Country of origin

United States of America

Language

English

Production companies

Paramount Pictures
Patti Enterprises

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