The Patsy

Jerry's a dumb-like-a-fox bellhop that some smart alecs manipulate into stardom...

Directed by Jerry Lewis

Produced by Paramount Pictures, Patti Enterprises

A lighthearted, energetic comedy about an unlikely underdog being groomed for stardom despite his complete lack of talent, built on physical comedy and ensemble warmth.

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.