Release CalendarDVD & Blu-ray ReleasesTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsIn TheatersComing SoonMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight
    What's on TV & StreamingTop 250 TV ShowsMost Popular TV ShowsBrowse TV Shows by GenreTV NewsIndia TV Spotlight
    What to WatchLatest TrailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsBest Picture WinnersBest Picture WinnersEmmysLGBTQ+ Pride MonthSTARmeter AwardsSan Diego Comic-ConNew York Comic-ConSundance Film FestivalToronto Int'l Film FestivalAwards CentralFestival CentralAll Events
    Born TodayMost Popular CelebsMost Popular CelebsCelebrity News
    Help CenterContributor ZonePolls
For Industry Professionals
  • All
  • Titles
  • TV Episodes
  • Celebs
  • Companies
  • Keywords
  • Advanced Search
Watchlist
Sign In
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
IMDbPro

Merry Andrew

  • 19581958
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
806
YOUR RATING
Merry Andrew (1958)
Official Trailer
Play trailer2:29
1 Video
22 Photos
  • Comedy
  • Musical
  • Romance
Downtrodden but creative English school-teacher (Danny Kaye) on archeological trip discovers joys of love and circus life with acrobat (Pier Angeli).Downtrodden but creative English school-teacher (Danny Kaye) on archeological trip discovers joys of love and circus life with acrobat (Pier Angeli).Downtrodden but creative English school-teacher (Danny Kaye) on archeological trip discovers joys of love and circus life with acrobat (Pier Angeli).
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
806
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Michael Kidd
  • Writers
    • Isobel Lennart(screenplay)
    • I.A.L. Diamond(screenplay)
    • Paul Gallico(based on a story by)
  • Stars
    • Danny Kaye
    • Pier Angeli
    • Salvatore Baccaloni
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael Kidd
  • Writers
    • Isobel Lennart(screenplay)
    • I.A.L. Diamond(screenplay)
    • Paul Gallico(based on a story by)
  • Stars
    • Danny Kaye
    • Pier Angeli
    • Salvatore Baccaloni
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 28User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos1

    Merry Andrew
    Trailer 2:29
    Merry Andrew

    Photos22

    Danny Kaye in Merry Andrew (1958)
    Danny Kaye in Merry Andrew (1958)
    Pier Angeli and Danny Kaye in Merry Andrew (1958)
    Pier Angeli and Danny Kaye in Merry Andrew (1958)
    Pier Angeli in Merry Andrew (1958)
    Pier Angeli in Merry Andrew (1958)
    Pier Angeli and Danny Kaye in Merry Andrew (1958)
    Pier Angeli in Merry Andrew (1958)
    Pier Angeli and Danny Kaye in Merry Andrew (1958)
    Pier Angeli and Danny Kaye in Merry Andrew (1958)
    Pier Angeli in Merry Andrew (1958)
    Pier Angeli and Danny Kaye in Merry Andrew (1958)

    Top cast

    Edit
    Danny Kaye
    Danny Kaye
    • Andrew Larabeeas Andrew Larabee
    Pier Angeli
    Pier Angeli
    • Selena Gallinias Selena Gallini
    Salvatore Baccaloni
    • Antonio Gallinias Antonio Gallini
    • (as Baccaloni)
    Noel Purcell
    Noel Purcell
    • Matthew Larabeeas Matthew Larabee
    Robert Coote
    Robert Coote
    • Dudley Larabeeas Dudley Larabee
    Patricia Cutts
    Patricia Cutts
    • Letitia Fairchildas Letitia Fairchild
    Rex Evans
    • Gregory Larabeeas Gregory Larabee
    Walter Kingsford
    Walter Kingsford
    • Mr. Fairchildas Mr. Fairchild
    Peter Mamakos
    Peter Mamakos
    • Vittorio Gallinias Vittorio Gallini
    Rhys Williams
    Rhys Williams
    • Constableas Constable
    Tommy Rall
    Tommy Rall
    • Giacomo Gallinias Giacomo Gallini
    Eddie Allen
    • Bandleaderas Bandleader
    • (uncredited)
    Don Anderson
    Don Anderson
    • Roustaboutas Roustabout
    • (uncredited)
    Eric Anderson
    • Lookoutas Lookout
    • (uncredited)
    Richard Anderson
    Richard Anderson
    • Ugoas Ugo
    • (uncredited)
    Larry Arnold
    • Wedding Guestas Wedding Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Ivan Bell
    • Roustaboutas Roustabout
    • (uncredited)
    Herman Boden
    • Danceras Dancer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Michael Kidd
    • Writers
      • Isobel Lennart(screenplay)
      • I.A.L. Diamond(screenplay)
      • Paul Gallico(based on a story by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

    More like this

    The Inspector General
    6.7
    The Inspector General
    Man on a Tightrope
    7.2
    Man on a Tightrope
    Escape
    7.0
    Escape
    Wonder Man
    6.9
    Wonder Man
    A Song Is Born
    6.9
    A Song Is Born
    Knock on Wood
    6.7
    Knock on Wood
    Jane Eyre
    7.5
    Jane Eyre
    Bhowani Junction
    6.4
    Bhowani Junction
    The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
    6.9
    The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
    The Story of Three Loves
    6.8
    The Story of Three Loves
    The Kid from Brooklyn
    6.5
    The Kid from Brooklyn
    On the Riviera
    6.3
    On the Riviera

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      The term "merry Andrew" is British slang for a clown.
    • Goofs
      Wires can be viewed twice: when Andrew's ringmaster costume inflates and he rises to the tent top and when Selena's brothers chase Andrew up to the trapeze.
    • Quotes

      Andrew Larabee: He's always reminding me that when he was only six months old, he used to change his own diapers.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Andrew Klavan Show: What Comes After the Apocalypse? (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Chin Up, Stout Fellow
      (1958) (uncredited)
      Lyrics by Johnny Mercer
      Music by Saul Chaplin
      Performed by Danny Kaye with Robert Coote (dubbed by Bill Lee) and Rex Evans (dubbed by Ernest Newton)
      Reprised by The Larabees and Walter Kingsford

    User reviews28

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Excellent!!!! Supurb !!!! Great Family Film
    I have posted comments before on Merry Andrew, but I don't think I will do any harm by mentioning either the same or different!!! I remember when I first saw this Delightful film in Sydney in 1958. I was sixteen at the time. I have caught it once or twice on tv. I just wish someone would buy the rights to release it on commercial video? Even though it's over forty years old, I would rather go miles to watch it again than some of the other shall we say more questional material at theatres or on tv. I'm fortunate to have bought the s/track & have the movie on tape. Summing up: Excellent & Supurb Family Entertainment.
    helpful•11
    0
    • patlong
    • Sep 3, 2001

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • April 4, 1958 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • König der Spaßmacher
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Sol C. Siegel Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

    Related news

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    Merry Andrew (1958)
    Top Gap
    What is the English language plot outline for Merry Andrew (1958)?
    Answer
    • See more gaps
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    View list
    List
    The Best Movies and Shows to Watch in July
    See the full list
    View image
    Photos
    Hollywood Romances: Our Favorite Couples
    See the full list

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    • Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb Developer
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Interest-Based Ads
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2022 by IMDb.com, Inc.