The Patsy

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Jerry Lewis Stanley Belt

Ina Balin Ellen Betz

Everett Sloane Caryl Fergusson

Phil Harris Chic Wymore

Keenan Wynn Harry Silver