
The Patsy
1964 · Movie · NR · 101 min · ★ 6.2
When a popular entertainer meets with an untimely death, his shocked showbiz associates scramble desperately to find a quick replacement. That replacement is Stanley Belt (Jerry Lewis), a meek hotel employee who suddenly finds himself plucked from obscurity and hilariously groomed for stardom. Stanley may have no business being in show business, but thats not going to stop his determined mentors from trying to mold him into a musical superstar! This frenzied comedys all-star supporting cast includes Everett Sloane, Phil Harris, Keenan Wynn, Ed Wynn, Peter Lorre, John Carradine, Hans Conried, Nancy Kulp, Richard Deacon, Scatman Crothers, Rhonda Fleming, George Raft and Mel Tormé.
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Details
- Years
- 1964
- Release date
- 1964-06-24
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 101 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.2/10 (60 votes)
Themes
- bellhop
Cast & crew

Jerry Lewis
as Stanley Belt

Ina Balin
as Ellen Betz

Everett Sloane
as Caryl Fergusson

Phil Harris
as Chic Wymore

Keenan Wynn
as Harry Silver

Peter Lorre
as Morgan Heywood

John Carradine
as Bruce Alden

Hans Conried
as Prof. Mulerr

Quinn O'Hara
as Cigarette Girl

Richard Deacon
as Sy Devore
Directed by Jerry Lewis