The Caddy (1953)
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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… More 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 go wild, laid-back Joe feeds upon their applause. As Joe's game improves, his ego grows, and he begins to think Harvey is useless and wants to take the tour alone. The Caddy introduced the Dean Martin classic That's Amore to the world of kitsch and features a bevy of real life professional golfers in cameo roles -- including Sam Snead, Byron Nelson, and Julius Boros. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
- Directed By
- Norman Taurog
- Written By
- Edmund L. Hartmann, Danny Arnold, Ken Englund
- Genres
- Comedy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Aug 10, 1953 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Typical Jerry Lewis vehicle.
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Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
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.
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Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Standard Martin and Lewis vehicle. A little better than some.
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Cast
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Dean Martin
as Joe Anthony
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Jerry Lewis
as Harvey Miller Jr
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Donna Reed
as Kathy Taylor
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Barbara Bates
as Lisa Anthony
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Joseph Calleia
as Papa Anthony
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Fred Clark
as Mr. Baxter
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Clinton Sundberg
as Charles
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Howard I. Smith
as Golf Official
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Marshall Thompson
as Bruce Reeber
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Marjorie Gateson
as Mrs. Taylor
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Frank Puglia
as Mr. Spezzato
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Lewis Martin
as Mr. Taylor
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Romo Vincent
as Eddie Lear
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Argentina Brunetti
as Mama Anthony
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Houseley Stevenson Jr.
as Officer
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John Gallaudet
as Mr. Bell
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William Edmunds
as Caminello
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Charles Irwin
as Golf Starter
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Freeman Lusk
as Official
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Keith McConnell
as Mr. Benthall
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Henry Brandon
as Mr. Preen
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Maurice Marsac
as Mr. Leron
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Don Randolph
as Miller Sr.
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Alden 'Stephen' Chase
as George Garrison Sr.
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Tom Harmon
as Announcer
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Ben Hogan
as Himself
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Sam Snead
as Himself
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Byron Nelson
as Himself
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Julius Boros
as Himself
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Harry Cooper
as Himself
- Jimmy Thompson
