The Errand Boy

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The Errand Boy
Directed by Jerry Lewis
Produced by Ernest D. Gluscksman
Written by Jerry Lewis
Bill Richmond
Starring Jerry Lewis
Brian Donlevy
Kathleen Freeman
Dick Wesson
Editing by Stanley E. Johnson
Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Release date(s) November 28, 1961 (USA)
Running time 92 min.
Language English
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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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[edit] Plot

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.

[edit] Cameos

The cast of Bonanza have a cameo appearance and Joe Besser, a former member of the Three Stooges, has a bit part.

[edit] Re-release

The Errand Boy was re-released on a double bill with another Jerry Lewis film, Cinderfella in 1967.

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