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The Bellboy

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1960 | 72 min | Comedy

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 11 times its budget, though it had a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 12 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1960: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Stanley is a bellboy at the Fountainbleau Hotel in Miami Beach, where he performs his duties quietly and without a word to anyone. All he displays are facial expressions and a comedic slapstick style. And anything that can go wrong, does go wrong when Stanley is involved. One day, Jerry Lewis arrives at the hotel and some of the staff notice the striking resemblance.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    80% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $10 million worldwide on a $900K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 25K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jerry Lewis

  • Jerry LewisStanley / Jerry Lewis
  • Alex GerryMr. Novak
  • Bob ClaytonBob
  • Sonnie SandsSonnie
  • Eddie ShaefferEddie
  • Herkie StylesHerkie
  • David LandfieldDavid
  • Bill RichmondStan Laurel
  • Larry BestApple Man
  • Cary MiddlecoffCary Middlecoff