The Disorderly Orderly
“NOTE: This picture was made entirely without the co-operation of any medical association!”
Synopsis
Poor Jerome Littlefield. He wants to be a doctor – but that's not exactly the perfect career choice when you're hopelessly squeamish. So he settles for the job of orderly at the Whitestone Sanitarium, a career move that's guaranteed to keep the patients – and viewers – in stitches!
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-06-25
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Jerry Lewis
Jerome Littlefield
Glenda Farrell
Dr. Jean Howard
Karen Sharpe
Julie Blair
Susan Oliver
Susan Andrews
Everett Sloane
Mr. Tuffington
Kathleen Freeman
Nurse Higgins
Del Moore
Dr. Davenport
Alice Pearce
Mrs. Fuzzibee, Talkative Patient
Milton Frome
Board Member
Jack E. Leonard
Fat Jack
Barbara Nichols
Miss Marlowe
Muriel Landers
Millicent
Frank J. Scannell
Milton M. Mealy (as Frank Scannell)
John Macchia
Orderly
Danny Costello
1st Ambulance Driver
Michael Ross
1st Ambulance Intern
Benny Rubin
Waiter
Allyson Ames
Nurse
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 16, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Tashlin
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Tashlin
- Original Score
- Joseph J. Lilley
- Original Title
- The Disorderly Orderly
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Jerry Lewis Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Tashlin
Frank Tashlin, Norm Liebmann, Ed Haas
Joseph J. Lilley
W. Wallace Kelley
John Woodcock
Paul Jones, Jerry Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Jones
Producer
Frank Tashlin
Director
Frank Tashlin
Screenplay
Edith Head
Costume Design
W. Wallace Kelley
Director of Photography
Joseph J. Lilley
Original Music Composer
John Woodcock
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Disorderly Orderly
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What is The Disorderly Orderly about?
Poor Jerome Littlefield. He wants to be a doctor – but that's not exactly the perfect career choice when you're hopelessly squeamish. So he settles for the job of orderly at the Whitestone Sanitarium, a career move that's guaranteed to keep the patients – and viewers – in stitches!
Who directed The Disorderly Orderly?
The Disorderly Orderly was directed by Frank Tashlin.
Who stars in The Disorderly Orderly?
The principal cast of The Disorderly Orderly includes Jerry Lewis, Glenda Farrell, Karen Sharpe, Susan Oliver, Everett Sloane.
When was The Disorderly Orderly released and how long is it?
The Disorderly Orderly was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Disorderly Orderly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Disorderly Orderly was composed by Joseph J. Lilley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Disorderly Orderly?
The Disorderly Orderly holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).