The Errand Boy

The Errand Boy is a 1961 American comedy film directed by, co-written by and starring Jerry Lewis.[2]

The Errand Boy
1961 Theatrical Poster
Directed byJerry Lewis
Produced byErnest D. Gluscksman
Written byJerry Lewis
Bill Richmond
StarringJerry Lewis
Brian Donlevy
Howard McNear
Dick Wesson
Music byWalter Scharf
CinematographyW. Wallace Kelley
Edited byStanley E. Johnson
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date
  • November 28, 1961 (1961-11-28) (U.S.)
Running time
92 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office843,546 admissions (France)[1]

Plot

Paramutual Pictures decide that they need a spy to find out the inner workings of their studio. Morty S. Tashman, (the 'S' stands for 'scared'), is a paperhanger who happens to be working right outside their window. They decide that he is the man for the job and hire him on the spot. He bumbles his way through a series of misadventures, reporting everything back to the corporate executives.

Cast

Cast notes
  • The cast of the western TV series Bonanza makes a cameo appearance.
  • Leo Durocher (baseball manager and player) gives a group of "studio kids" (actually the Dover Basketeers) a pep talk.
  • Joe Besser, a former member of the Three Stooges, has a bit part.

Production

The Errand Boy was filmed from July 24 to September 1, 1961 and was released on November 28, 1961 by Paramount Pictures.

Release

In 1967, it was re-released on a double bill with another Jerry Lewis film, Cinderfella.

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 50% rating based on 10 reviews, with an average rating of 5.47/10.[3]

Home media

The film was released on DVD on October 12, 2004 and again on July 15, 2014 in a 4-film collection, 4 Film Favorites: Jerry Lewis, with The Bellboy, The Ladies Man, and The Patsy.

References

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