The Bellboy

The Bellboy is a 1960 comedy film starring, written, produced, and directed by Jerry Lewis. The film was released on July 20, 1960 by Paramount Pictures. A movie studio executive (Jack Kruschen in an uncredited role) introduces the movie, explaining that the film itself has no plot, but simply shows Jerry Lewis as Stanley, the bellboy, getting in many ridiculous situations, bumbling his way from one scene to the next. Stanley does not speak, except at the very end of the movie. Lewis also appears in a speaking role playing himself escorted by a large entourage, as his bellhop counterpart simultaneously emerges from a crowded elevator. It was filmed from February 8 to March 5, 1960 and marked Jerry Lewis's debut as a director. Filming took place at the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida. Lewis would film during the day and perform in the nightclub at night. Before filming began, Lewis consulted his friend, film legend Stan Laurel, about the script. Since Laurel had worked in...