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The Errand Boy

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The Errand Boy (1961)

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Reviews Counted: 7

Fresh: 3

Rotten:4

Average Rating: 5.4/10

Runtime: 1 hr 35 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: The bustling activity at a movie studio gives Lewis plenty of opportunity to raise havoc in this spoof of Hollywood mores and manners. Jerry runs into (literally, most of the time) the cast of Bonanza and lots of familiar faces from... The bustling activity at a movie studio gives Lewis plenty of opportunity to raise havoc in this spoof of Hollywood mores and manners. Jerry runs into (literally, most of the time) the cast of Bonanza and lots of familiar faces from Hollywood's golden past. [More]

Starring: Jerry Lewis, Brian Donlevy, Howard McNear, Iris Adrian

Starring: Jerry Lewis, Brian Donlevy, Howard McNear, Iris Adrian, Sig Ruman, Isobel Elsom, Fritz Feld

Director: Jerry Lewis

Director: Jerry Lewis
Screenwriter: Jerry Lewis

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Release:

Oct 12, 2004

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DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Keep Case - Checkpoint
  • Widescreen

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital Mono - English
  • Dolby Digital Mono - French

Additional Release Material:

  • Audio Commentary - 1. Jerry Lewis - Star, Steve Lawrence
  • Trailers - 1. Theatrical Trailer
  • 2. Promo Spots
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The film is a series of sight gags, with not too many hitting the mark.

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06/30/05
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11/08/04
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The self-reflectivity of The Errand Boy is so pervasive it truly becomes the content of the film.

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10/13/04
Eric Henderson
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04/28/04
Jules Brenner
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One of Lewis' more successful efforts.

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03/08/04
Ken Hanke
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
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Apesar do fraco roteiro, que se resume a uma série de quadros mal-amarrados, o filme contém seqüências inspiradas que se encontram entre as melhores da carreira de Lewis.

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02/04/04
Pablo Villaca
Cinema em Cena
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01/01/00
Dave Kehr
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