the errand boy
| The Errand Boy |
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| Directed by |
Jerry Lewis |
| Produced by |
Ernest D. Gluscksman |
| Written by |
Jerry Lewis
Bill Richmond |
| Starring |
Jerry Lewis
Brian Donlevy
Kathleen Freeman
Dick Wesson |
| Distributed by |
Paramount Pictures |
| Release date(s) |
November 28, 1961 (USA) |
| Running time |
92 min. |
| Language |
English |
| IMDb profile |
The Errand Boy was filmed from July 24-September 1, 1961. It was released on November 28, 1961 by Paramount Pictures.
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Contents
- 1 Plot
- 2 Trivia
- 3 DVD release
- 4 External links
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Plot
Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.
Paramutual Pictures decides that they need a spy to find out the inner workings of their studio. Morty Tashman (Jerry Lewis) 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.
Trivia
- It was re-released on a double bill with another Jerry Lewis film, Cinderfella in 1967.
- The cast of Bonanza have a cameo appearance.
- Joe Besser, a former member of the Three Stooges has a bit part.
DVD release
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