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The Patsy (1964) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

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1964 · 101 min · English
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Starring
John Carradine, Scatman Crothers, Peter Lorre, Hans Conried, Keenan Wynn, Phil Harris

Stanley Belt, a quirky bellhop, finds his life unexpectedly changed when he's invited to join the comedy team of a recently deceased entertainer. Thrust into the spotlight, he's groomed to become a song-and-dance star, with the team questioning if his apparent lack of talent might be the key to his success. The ultimate goal is a performance on the prestigious Ed Sullivan Show, but Stanley's journey to stardom proves to be more complicated than anyone anticipated.

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