My Friend Irma Goes West (1950)

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In 1949, Paramount put together a film version of the radio series My Friend Irma. It was assumed that the main attraction would be scatter-brained Irma, delightfully played by Marie Wilson. Instead, the picture was stolen by a couple of young upstarts named Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. Accordingly,… More In 1949, Paramount put together a film version of the radio series My Friend Irma. It was assumed that the main attraction would be scatter-brained Irma, delightfully played by Marie Wilson. Instead, the picture was stolen by a couple of young upstarts named Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. Accordingly, My Friend Irma Goes West concentrates almost exclusively on Martin and Lewis, with poor Marie Wilson virtually consigned to a supporting role in her own picture. The story begins when Irma and her friends head westward on the incorrect assumption that Steve Laird (Dean Martin) has landed a movie contract. During the train trip to California, Steve's goonish pal Seymour (Jerry Lewis) is entrusted with a pet monkey, owned by movie star Yvonne Yvonne (Corinne Calvet). There's a contretemps with gangsters and a kidnapping before a happy ending can be realized. Some critics found Jerry Lewis' moronic mugging to be tasteless; others were too busy laughing to be upset. Having proven their mettle with the two My Friend Irma flicks, Martin and Lewis were awarded with their own vehicle, At War With the Army. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 30 min.
Directed By: Hal Walker
Genres: Drama, Musical & Performing Arts, Comedy

In Theaters: Jul 4, 1950 Wide
On DVD: Oct 25, 2005

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Cast

            John Lund as Al

            Marie Wilson as Irma Peterson

            Diana Lynn as Jane Stacey

            Dean Martin as Steve Baird

            Jerry Lewis as Seymour

            Corinne Calvet as Yvonne Yvonne

            Lloyd Corrigan as Sharpie

            Don Porter as Mr. Brent

            Harold Huber as Pete

            Joseph Vitale as Slim

            Charles Evans as Mr. C.Y. Sanford

            Kenneth Tobey as Pilot

            David Clarke as Deputy sheriff

            Charles Dayton as Reporter

            Jimmie Dundee as Deputy

            Al Ferguson as News vendor

            James Flavin as Sheriff

            Roy Gordon as Jensen

            Gil Herman as Attendant

            Rose Higgins as Indian Woman

            George Humbert as Chef

            Stan Johnson as Reporter

            Paul Lees as Unemployment clerk

            Mike Mahoney as Cigarette gag man

            Wendell Niles as M.C.

            Gregg Palmer as Attendant

            Napoleon Whiting as Waiter

            Chief Yowlachie as Indian chief

            Bob Johnson as Redcap

            Ivan Browning as Reporter

            Julia Montoya as Indian woman

            Jasper Weldon
            
            Maxie Thrower as Bartender
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