The Patsy (1964)

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

Movie · Comedy · 1h 41m · Rated 6.2/10 on TMDB · Released June 24, 1964

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

Cast

• Jerry Lewis as Stanley Belt
• Ina Balin as Ellen Betz
• Everett Sloane as Caryl Fergusson
• Phil Harris as Chic Wymore
• Keenan Wynn as Harry Silver
• Peter Lorre as Morgan Heywood
• John Carradine as Bruce Alden
• Hans Conried as Prof. Mulerr
• Quinn O'Hara as Cigarette Girl
• Richard Deacon as Sy Devore
• Scatman Crothers as Shoeshine Boy
• Del Moore as Policeman

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