
When a star comedian dies, rather than letting anyone know, his comedy writers decide to find and teach an unknown to fill his shoes for a big show the comedian had been schedeled for. But the man they choose - bellboy, Stanley Belt - can't do anything right, and time's running out.... (Full plot summary below)
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When a star comedian dies, rather than letting anyone know, his comedy writers decide to find and teach an unknown to fill his shoes for a big show the comedian had been schedeled for. But the man they choose - bellboy, Stanley Belt - can't do anything right, and time's running out.
Leave your thoughts about The Patsy.
| Slant MagazineEric HendersonThe Patsy reflects a genuine affection for the artisans and jacks-of-all-trades that make careers like his possible. |
| n+1A.S. Hamrah...Lewis' comedy is so exasperating it makes people watching it break things, the way his handlers drop cups and overturn bottles watching him in disbelief at his one-of-a-kind incompetence... |
| San Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalleThe essential mistake that's made about Lewis is assuming his movies were intended mainly to be funny. I suspect they were intended mainly to be really, really weird. |
| CinePassionFernando F. CroceWho is Jerry Lewis, and why is he funny when he's serious and serious when he's funny? |
| Village VoiceAndrew SarrisThe Patsy's slim story line has it ups and downs, sometimes being hilarious, frequently unfunny. |
| The New York TimesBosley CrowtherAnother moronic mishmash in which Mr. Lewis falls all over himself. |
| User Reviewangie mVery funny, loved it. Jerry Lewis is the best. |
| User ReviewPrivate UUnique humor from Jerry Lewis in this one. Great show. |
| User ReviewKatie LJerry Lewis and Peter Lorre? HOOOOOO YEAHHHHHHHH! |
| User ReviewChloeThis movie is an awesome comedy...I love the scene when he is recording in the studio!! |