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The Caddy (1953)

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Release Date: Aug 10, 1953 Wide

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Martin and Lewis tee each other off on a PGA tour in The Caddy. Harvey Miller (Jerry Lewis) is an expert with his golf club, except when he tries to play in front of a crowd -- then he completely loses control. With his mind set on getting into the PGA one way or another, he latches onto Joe Anthony (Dean Martin), a stylish gadabout. Harvey teaches Joe everything he knows about the game, and when Joe enters a tournament, Harvey does too -- as his caddy. But while the golf fans still make Harvey

Unrated, 1 hr. 35 min.

Comedy

Directed By: Norman Taurog

Written By: Edmund L. Hartmann, Danny Arnold, Ken Englund

In Theaters: Aug 10, 1953 Wide

Cast

Dean Martin
Joe Anthony
Jerry Lewis
Harvey Miller Jr
Donna Reed
Kathy Taylor
Barbara Bates
Lisa Anthony
Joseph Calleia
Papa Anthony
Fred Clark
Mr. Baxter
Clinton Sundberg
Charles
Howard I. Smith
Golf Official
Marshall Thompson
Bruce Reeber
Marjorie Gateson
Mrs. Taylor
Frank Puglia
Mr. Spezzato
Lewis Martin
Mr. Taylor
Romo Vincent
Eddie Lear
Argentina Brunetti
Mama Anthony
Houseley Stevenson Jr.
Officer
John Gallaudet
Mr. Bell
William Edmunds
Caminello
Charles Irwin
Golf Starter
Freeman Lusk
Official
Keith McConnell
Mr. Benthall
Henry Brandon
Mr. Preen
Maurice Marsac
Mr. Leron
Don Randolph
Miller Sr.
Alden 'Stephen' Chase
George Garrison Sr.
Tom Harmon
Announcer
Ben Hogan
Himself
Sam Snead
Himself
Byron Nelson
Himself
Julius Boros
Himself
Harry Cooper
Himself
Jimmy Thompson

Critic Reviews for The Caddy

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Typical Jerry Lewis vehicle.

January 15, 2006 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Norman Tuarog's gulf comedy stars Martin and Lewis at the height of their popularity as a team, but the picture became better known for its Oscar-nominated song That's Amore, Dean's first big hit.

August 21, 2005 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

Standard Martin and Lewis vehicle. A little better than some.

March 2, 2005 Comment

Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

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Perhaps the best of this comedy duo's collection. It features Dean's "That's Amore" and the duet "What Would You Do Without Me."

October 12, 2007

Michael Crawford

jerry lewis dean martin donna reed ben hogan..... u have 2 love em all! if u dont laugh the whole thing ur crazy!

January 20, 2007

Lisa Shaw

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