The Geisha Boy
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Synopsis
Gilbert Wooley is a second-rate magician who is sent to entertain the troops in the pacific. During his time in Japan he becomes attached to a little orphan boy.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-08
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Jerry Lewis
Gilbert Wooley
Marie McDonald
Lola Livingston
Nobu McCarthy
Kimi Sikita
Sessue Hayakawa
Mr. Sikita
Barton MacLane
Major Ridgley
Robert Hirano
Mitsuo Watanabe
Suzanne Pleshette
Sergent Pearson
Sid Melton
Taxi Driver
Carl Erskine
Carl Erskine - Dodgers Pitcher
Gil Hodges
Gil Hodges - Dodgers First Baseman
Walter Alston
Walter Alston - Dodgers Manager (uncredited)
Gino Cimoli
Gino Cimoli - Dodgers Left Fielder (uncredited)
Carl Furillo
Carl Furillo - Dodgers Right Fielder (uncredited)
Jim Gilliam
Jim Gilliam - Dodgers Second Baseman (uncredited)
Charlie Neal
Charlie Neal - Dodgers Third Baseman (uncredited)
Pee Wee Reese
Pee Wee Reese - Dodgers Shortstop (uncredited)
John Roseboro
John Roseboro - Dodgers Catcher (uncredited)
Duke Snider
Duke Snider - Dodgers Center Fielder (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 2, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 6, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Tashlin
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Tashlin
- Original Score
- Walter Scharf
- Original Title
- The Geisha Boy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- York Pictures Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Tashlin
Frank Tashlin, Rudy Makoul
Walter Scharf
Haskell B. Boggs
Alma Macrorie
Jerry Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Tashlin
Director
Walter Scharf
Original Music Composer
Frank Tashlin
Screenplay
Edith Head
Costume Design
Jerry Lewis
Producer
Haskell B. Boggs
Director of Photography
Alma Macrorie
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Geisha Boy
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What is The Geisha Boy about?
Gilbert Wooley is a second-rate magician who is sent to entertain the troops in the pacific. During his time in Japan he becomes attached to a little orphan boy.
Who directed The Geisha Boy?
The Geisha Boy was directed by Frank Tashlin.
Who stars in The Geisha Boy?
The principal cast of The Geisha Boy includes Jerry Lewis, Marie McDonald, Nobu McCarthy, Sessue Hayakawa, Barton MacLane.
When was The Geisha Boy released and how long is it?
The Geisha Boy was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Geisha Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Geisha Boy was composed by Walter Scharf.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Geisha Boy?
The Geisha Boy holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).