The Errand Boy(1961)
Fractures Hollywood with a Million Howls!
The Errand Boy 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.
The Errand Boy (1961) is a comedy film directed by Jerry Lewis, released on November 28, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Jerry Lewis, Brian Donlevy, Howard McNear and Dick Wesson. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 58 ratings.
- Director:
- Jerry Lewis
- Writers:
- Bill Richmond, Jerry Lewis
- Producers:
- Ernest D. Glucksman
- Cinematographer:
- W. Wallace Kelley
- Composer:
- Walter Scharf
- Production:
- Jerry Lewis Productions, Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
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The Errand Boy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jerry Lewis
as Morty S. Tashman
Brian Donlevy
as Tom 'T.P.' Paramutual
Howard McNear
as Dexter Sneak
Dick Wesson
as The A.D.
Kathleen Freeman
as Mrs. Helen Paramutual
Robert Ivers
as Young NY Director Who Argues with T.P.
- Pat Dahl
Pat Dahl
as Miss Carson
Renée Taylor
as Miss Giles
- Rita Hayes
Rita Hayes
as Singer Who Dubs Davitt
Stanley Adams
as Grumpy
Isobel Elsom
as Irma Paramutual
Sig Ruman
as Baron Elston Carteblanche
Key crew
Directed by Jerry Lewis, written by Bill Richmond and Jerry Lewis, produced by Ernest D. Glucksman.
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The Errand Boy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 58 ratings.
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The Errand Boy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Errand Boy online?
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The Errand Boy (1961) 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 Errand Boy?
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The main cast of The Errand Boy (1961) includes Jerry Lewis, Brian Donlevy, Howard McNear, Dick Wesson and Kathleen Freeman. 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 Errand Boy released?
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The Errand Boy was released on November 28, 1961 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Errand Boy worth watching?
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The Errand Boy (1961) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 58 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 Errand Boy?
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