The Patsy
“Jerry's a dumb-like-a-fox bellhop that some smart alecs manipulate into stardom...”
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-06-21
Top Cast
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Jerry Lewis
Stanley Belt
Ina Balin
Ellen Betz
Everett Sloane
Caryl Fergusson
Phil Harris
Chic Wymore
Keenan Wynn
Harry Silver
Peter Lorre
Morgan Heywood
John Carradine
Bruce Alden
Hans Conried
Prof. Mulerr
Quinn O'Hara
Cigarette Girl
Richard Deacon
Sy Devore
Scatman Crothers
Shoeshine Boy
Del Moore
Policeman
Neil Hamilton
The Barber
Buddy Lester
Copa Café MC
Nancy Kulp
Helen, Theatergoer
Lloyd Thaxton
Lloyd
Norman Alden
Bully at the Gym
Jack Albertson
Theatergoer with Helen
Release History & Theatrical Window
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Festival / Special Debut
June 24, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerry Lewis, Bill Richmond
- Original Score
- David Raksin
- Original Title
- The Patsy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Patti Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Lewis
Jerry Lewis, Bill Richmond
David Raksin
W. Wallace Kelley
John Woodcock
Ernest D. Glucksman
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Lewis
Director
Jerry Lewis
Writer
Bill Richmond
Writer
Ernest D. Glucksman
Producer
David Raksin
Original Music Composer
W. Wallace Kelley
Director of Photography
John Woodcock
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Patsy
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What is The Patsy about?
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.
Who directed The Patsy?
The Patsy was directed by Jerry Lewis.
Who stars in The Patsy?
The principal cast of The Patsy includes Jerry Lewis, Ina Balin, Everett Sloane, Phil Harris, Keenan Wynn.
When was The Patsy released and how long is it?
The Patsy was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Patsy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Patsy was composed by David Raksin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Patsy?
The Patsy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).