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Movie 1964

The Patsy

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

6.2/10 ★★★☆☆ 101 min US

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.

Cast & Crew

Director: Jerry Lewis

Cast: Jerry Lewis, Ina Balin, Everett Sloane, Phil Harris, Keenan Wynn, Peter Lorre, John Carradine, Hans Conried, Quinn O'Hara, Richard Deacon, Scatman Crothers, Del Moore

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