The Patsy (1964)
Jerry's a dumb-like-a-fox bellhop that some smart alecs manipulate into stardom...
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.
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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 MoorePolicemanKeywords
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Genre affinityComedyTheme affinityBellboyDialogue densityComedyDirector preference172783Actor preference160473 · 86077 · 67668Country preferenceUs
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What is The Patsy about?
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.
How long is The Patsy?
The Patsy has a runtime of 101 minutes.
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