The Errand Boy
“Fractures Hollywood with a Million Howls!”
Synopsis
Paramutual Pictures wants to know where all the money is going so they hire Morty to be their spy. Morty works for Mr. Sneak and gets a job in the mail room so that he can have access to the lot. But all that Morty ever finds is that he can cause havoc no matter what he does.
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The Errand Boy - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-11-10
Top Cast
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Jerry Lewis
Morty S. Tashman
Brian Donlevy
Tom 'T.P.' Paramutual
Howard McNear
Dexter Sneak
Dick Wesson
The A.D.
Kathleen Freeman
Mrs. Helen Paramutual
Robert Ivers
Young NY Director Who Argues with T.P.
Pat Dahl
Miss Carson
Renée Taylor
Miss Giles
Rita Hayes
Singer Who Dubs Davitt
Stanley Adams
Grumpy
Isobel Elsom
Irma Paramutual
Sig Ruman
Baron Elston Carteblanche
Felicia Atkins
Serina
Doodles Weaver
Weaver
Fritz Feld
Busby - Roaring 20's Director
Kenneth MacDonald
Mr. Fumble
Joey Forman
Jedson
Iris Adrian
Anastasia Anastasia, Actress
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 28, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 3, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerry Lewis, Bill Richmond
- Original Score
- Walter Scharf
- Original Title
- The Errand Boy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Jerry Lewis Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Lewis
Jerry Lewis, Bill Richmond
Walter Scharf
W. Wallace Kelley
Stanley E. Johnson
Ernest D. Glucksman
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Lewis
Director
Jerry Lewis
Writer
Bill Richmond
Writer
W. Wallace Kelley
Director of Photography
Edith Head
Costume Design
Stanley E. Johnson
Editor
Walter Scharf
Original Music Composer
Ernest D. Glucksman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Errand Boy
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What is The Errand Boy about?
Paramutual Pictures wants to know where all the money is going so they hire Morty to be their spy. Morty works for Mr. Sneak and gets a job in the mail room so that he can have access to the lot. But all that Morty ever finds is that he can cause havoc no matter what he does.
Who directed The Errand Boy?
The Errand Boy was directed by Jerry Lewis.
Who stars in The Errand Boy?
The principal cast of The Errand Boy includes Jerry Lewis, Brian Donlevy, Howard McNear, Dick Wesson, Kathleen Freeman.
When was The Errand Boy released and how long is it?
The Errand Boy was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Errand Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Errand Boy was composed by Walter Scharf.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Errand Boy?
The Errand Boy holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).