The Patsy(1964)
Jerry's a dumb-like-a-fox bellhop that some smart alecs manipulate into stardom...
The Patsy 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.
The Patsy (1964) is a comedy film directed by Jerry Lewis, released on June 24, 1964 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Jerry Lewis, Ina Balin, Everett Sloane and Phil Harris. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 62 ratings.
- Director:
- Jerry Lewis
- Writers:
- Jerry Lewis, Bill Richmond
- Producers:
- Ernest D. Glucksman
- Cinematographer:
- W. Wallace Kelley
- Composer:
- David Raksin
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Patti Enterprises
- Status:
- Released
The Patsy (1964) Trailer
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The Patsy Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Scatman Crothers
as Shoeshine Boy
Del Moore
as Policeman
Key crew
Directed by Jerry Lewis, written by Jerry Lewis and Bill Richmond, produced by Ernest D. Glucksman.
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The Patsy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 62 ratings.
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The Patsy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Patsy online?
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The Patsy (1964) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Patsy?
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The main cast of The Patsy (1964) includes Jerry Lewis, Ina Balin, Everett Sloane, Phil Harris and Keenan Wynn. The film was directed by Jerry Lewis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Patsy released?
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The Patsy was released on June 24, 1964 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The Patsy worth watching?
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The Patsy (1964) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 62 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Patsy?
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Yes. The official The Patsy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.