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The Geisha Boy

  • 19581958
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
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The Geisha Boy (1958)
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  • Comedy

Gilbert Wooley is a second-rate magician who is sent to entertain the troops in the pacific. During his time in Japan he becomes attached to a little orphan boy.Gilbert Wooley is a second-rate magician who is sent to entertain the troops in the pacific. During his time in Japan he becomes attached to a little orphan boy.Gilbert Wooley is a second-rate magician who is sent to entertain the troops in the pacific. During his time in Japan he becomes attached to a little orphan boy.

IMDb RATING
6.4/10
2K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Frank Tashlin
  • Writers
    • Frank Tashlin(screen story)
    • Rudy Makoul(story)
  • Stars
    • Jerry Lewis
    • Marie McDonald
    • Sessue Hayakawa
Top credits
  • Director
    • Frank Tashlin
  • Writers
    • Frank Tashlin(screen story)
    • Rudy Makoul(story)
  • Stars
    • Jerry Lewis
    • Marie McDonald
    • Sessue Hayakawa
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 16User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos1

    The Geisha Boy
    Trailer 2:16
    The Geisha Boy

    Photos71

    The Geisha Boy (1958)
    Jerry Lewis and Suzanne Pleshette in The Geisha Boy (1958)
    The Geisha Boy (1958)
    Jerry Lewis in The Geisha Boy (1958)
    Jerry Lewis in The Geisha Boy (1958)
    Jerry Lewis in The Geisha Boy (1958)
    Jerry Lewis in The Geisha Boy (1958)
    The Geisha Boy (1958)
    Jerry Lewis in The Geisha Boy (1958)
    Marie McDonald in The Geisha Boy (1958)
    Jerry Lewis in The Geisha Boy (1958)
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    Jerry Lewis
    Jerry Lewis
    • Gilbert Wooleyas Gilbert Wooley
    Marie McDonald
    Marie McDonald
    • Lola Livingstonas Lola Livingston
    Sessue Hayakawa
    Sessue Hayakawa
    • Mr. Sikitaas Mr. Sikita
    Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane
    • Maj. Ridgleyas Maj. Ridgley
    Suzanne Pleshette
    Suzanne Pleshette
    • Sgt. Pearsonas Sgt. Pearson
    Nobu McCarthy
    Nobu McCarthy
    • Kimi Sikitaas Kimi Sikita
    • (as Nobu Atsumi McCarthy)
    Robert Hirano
    • Mitsuo Watanabeas Mitsuo Watanabe
    • (as Robert Kazuyoshi Hirano)
    Ryuzo Demura
    • Ichiyamaas Ichiyama
    The Los Angeles Dodgers
    • Themselvesas Themselves
    Carl Erskine
    • Selfas Self
    • (as The Los Angeles Dodgers)
    Murray Alper
    Murray Alper
    • GI in Koreaas GI in Korea
    • (uncredited)
    Walter Alston
    • Los Angeles Dodgers Manageras Los Angeles Dodgers Manager
    • (uncredited)
    Brad Brown
    • Military Policemanas Military Policeman
    • (uncredited)
    Stanley Cha
    • Japanese Sportswriteras Japanese Sportswriter
    • (uncredited)
    Gino Cimoli
    • Los Angeles Dodgers Left Fielderas Los Angeles Dodgers Left Fielder
    • (uncredited)
    Douglas Fowley
    Douglas Fowley
    • GI in Koreaas GI in Korea
    • (uncredited)
    Carl Furillo
    • Los Angeles Dodgers Right Fielderas Los Angeles Dodgers Right Fielder
    • (uncredited)
    Alex Gerry
    Alex Gerry
    • Col. Adamsas Col. Adams
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Frank Tashlin
    • Writers
      • Frank Tashlin(screen story) (screenplay)
      • Rudy Makoul(story)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Gilbert Wooley is a second-rate magician who is sent to entertain the troops in the pacific. During his time in Japan he becomes attached to a little orphan boy.
    • female soldier
    • slapstick comedy
    • three word title
    • written by director
    • explosion
    • 120 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • MORE THAN GREAT COMEDY HERE'S GREAT ENTERTAINMENT (original print ad - all caps)
    • Genre
      • Comedy
    • Certificate
      • Approved
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Film debut of Suzanne Pleshette.
    • Goofs
      Gilbert is flown to the Korean front lines in a Helicopter marked U.S. Air Force. While the USAF did operate the Bell 47, they would never be used in a role like this. Gilbert would have been brought up to the front using a US Army Helicopter instead.
    • Quotes

      Gilbert Wooley: Gee that's terrible. 'The Oversexed Major'... Besides soldiers can't be sexy... Not with the food the army gives them to eat.

      [laughs uncomfortably]

    • Crazy credits
      and introducing Harry Hare
    • Connections
      Edited from The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)

    User reviews16

    Review
    Top review
    Jerry goes to Japan
    Gilbert Wooley (Jerry Lewis) is a magician who goes to entertain the troops in Asia with his rabbit.There he meets a beautiful Japanese girl and a small orphan boy.The Geisha Boy (1958) is directed by Frank Tashlin and it's another hilarious Jerry Lewis movie.It's not quite the best but it still offers many funny scenes.Mr Lewis is one of the best comedians of all time and in the 50's and 60's he ruled the world of comedy.Nowadays there are only a few comedians if any who can reach to his level.This comic who will turn 76 years old next month has made many people laugh for decades.He isn't as popular in USA as he is in Europe, especially in France, which is a shame.I think everybody should notice what a great talent he is.Just watch this movie and I bet you can't stop laughing.And there's only one man to blame for that;Jerry Lewis
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    • Petey-10
    • Feb 18, 2002

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 17, 1958 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Geisha Boy
    • Filming locations
      • Hollywood Burbank Airport - 2627 North Hollywood Way, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production company
      • York Pictures Corporation
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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