The Patsy_
"Jerry's a dumb-like-a-fox bellhop that some smart alecs manipulate into stardom..."
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.
Starring
Jerry Lewis, Ina Balin, Everett Sloane
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
The Patsy was released 62 years ago in 1964.
Overview
Eccentric bellhop Stanley Belt is recruited unexpectedly by the comedy team of a recently deceased entertainer. Stanley struggles to become a song-and-dance ...
The Patsy is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 41m.
CAST (20)
Jerry Lewis
Stanley Belt
Ina Balin
Ellen Betz
Everett Sloane
Caryl Fergusson
Phil Harris
Chic Wymore
Keenan Wynn
Harry Silver
Peter Lorre
Morgan Heywood
John Carradine
Bruce Alden
Hans Conried
Prof. Mulerr
Quinn O'Hara
Cigarette Girl
Richard Deacon
Sy Devore
Scatman Crothers
Shoeshine Boy
Del Moore
Policeman
Neil Hamilton
The Barber
Buddy Lester
Copa Café MC
Nancy Kulp
Helen, Theatergoer
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Lloyd Thaxton
Lloyd
Norman Alden
Bully at the Gym
Jack Albertson
Theatergoer with Helen
Henry Slate
Paul
Gavin Gordon
Executive on Golf Course
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Patsy about?
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.
How long is The Patsy?
The Patsy has a runtime of 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Who stars in The Patsy?
The cast of The Patsy includes Jerry Lewis, Ina Balin, Everett Sloane, Phil Harris, Keenan Wynn.
What is the rating of The Patsy?
The Patsy has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 56 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Comedy