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The Patsy

The Patsy

Jerry's a dumb-like-a-fox bellhop that some smart alecs manipulate into stardom...

19646.21h 41m

Overview

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.

Directed by Jerry Lewis
Written by Jerry Lewis, Bill Richmond
Produced by Ernest D. Glucksman
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Top Cast

Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis

Stanley Belt

Ina Balin

Ina Balin

Ellen Betz

Everett Sloane

Everett Sloane

Caryl Fergusson

Phil Harris

Phil Harris

Chic Wymore

Keenan Wynn

Keenan Wynn

Harry Silver

Peter Lorre

Peter Lorre

Morgan Heywood

John Carradine

John Carradine

Bruce Alden

Hans Conried

Hans Conried

Prof. Mulerr

Quinn O'Hara

Quinn O'Hara

Cigarette Girl

Richard Deacon

Richard Deacon

Sy Devore

Themes & Keywords

bellhop  

About The Patsy

The Patsy is a comedy film released in 1964 exploring themes of bellhop  . Directed by Jerry Lewis, it stars Jerry Lewis, Ina Balin, Everett Sloane. 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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