Directed by:
Jerry LewisCinematography:
W. Wallace KelleyComposer:
David RaksinCast:
Jerry Lewis, Ina Balin, Everett Sloane, Phil Harris, Keenan Wynn, Peter Lorre, John Carradine, Hans Conried, Scatman Crothers, Neil Hamilton, Nancy Kulp (more)VOD (1)
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When a well known entertainer dies, his management team is not quite ready to disband, so they decide to find a replacement for him. In walks the bumbling bellhop Stanley Belt (Jerry Lewis) and suddenly they know they've found their man. They sign him to a contract and then try to turn this sitting duck into a beautiful swan. There's one hitch, however, Stanley has no talent. Regardless of that, the publicity wheels are set in motion and Stanley soon becomes a Hollywood sensation. Stanley is put to the test with his appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show," and manages to become a real star. (official distributor synopsis)
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