The Delicate Delinquent

Darren McGavin, Don Megowan, Horace McMahon

On the cusp of falling in with a gang of juvenile delinquents, gawky teenager Sidney Pythias (Jerry Lewis) is taken under the wing of police officer Mike Damon (Darren McGavin). Mike attempts to keep ...( read more  read more... )Sidney on the straight and narrow, putting his job on the line by arranging for the clumsy youth to become a rookie cop. Fetching social worker Martha (Martha Hyer) catches the eye of both Mike and Sidney. Robert Ivers and Horace McMahon also star.

Flixster Users

64% liked it

Unrated, 100 min.

Directed by: Don McGuire

Released: June 6, 1957

Invite friends to see

DVD Released: October 12, 2004

Recommend it Add to Favorites

Photos


None yet... Got one?

Your Rating



clear rating

Top Flixster Reviews


  • April 6, 2009
    jerry's first solo doesn't really inspire me but i've seen worse movies from just as good actors that did even less for me
  • December 21, 2008
    An unusual take on the 1950s teen gang scene, though it's disappointing in the laugh quantity department. Still, Sidney's initiation into the force is truly funny. Would make a curious double bill with "Rebel Without a Cause."

Critic Reviews


No recent reviews.

Comments


This board looks lonely. Be the first to talk about "The Delicate Delinquent" !

Critic ratings and reviews powered by RottenTomatoes.com

Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)

Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)

More Like This


This list looks lonely.
Add a suggestion!

Theater Showtimes & TV Listings


Movie Quizzes


No quizzes for The Delicate Delinquent. Want to create one?

Video Clips


No video clips yet. Want to upload one?

Recent News


No recent headlines. Got one?

Most Popular Skin


No skins yet. Interested in creating one?