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

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 35 min.
Directed By: Norman Taurog
Written By: Edmund L. Hartmann, Danny Arnold, Ken Englund
Genres: Comedy

In Theaters: Aug 10, 1953 Wide

Critic Reviews

Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Typical Jerry Lewis vehicle.
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.
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Standard Martin and Lewis vehicle. A little better than some.

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Cast

            Dean Martin as Joe Anthony

            Jerry Lewis as Harvey Miller Jr

            Donna Reed as Kathy Taylor

            Barbara Bates as Lisa Anthony

            Joseph Calleia as Papa Anthony

            Fred Clark as Mr. Baxter

            Clinton Sundberg as Charles

            Howard I. Smith as Golf Official

            Marshall Thompson as Bruce Reeber

            Marjorie Gateson as Mrs. Taylor

            Frank Puglia as Mr. Spezzato

            Lewis  Martin as Mr. Taylor

            Romo Vincent as Eddie Lear

            Argentina Brunetti as Mama Anthony

            Houseley Stevenson Jr. as Officer

            John Gallaudet as Mr. Bell

            William Edmunds as Caminello

            Charles Irwin as Golf Starter

            Freeman Lusk as Official

            Keith McConnell as Mr. Benthall

            Henry Brandon as Mr. Preen

            Maurice Marsac as Mr. Leron

            Don Randolph as Miller Sr.

            Alden 'Stephen' Chase as George Garrison Sr.

            Tom Harmon as Announcer

            Ben Hogan as Himself

            Sam Snead as Himself

            Byron Nelson as Himself

            Julius Boros as Himself

            Harry Cooper as Himself

            Jimmy Thompson
            
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