The Caddy

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The Caddy

Released Aug 10, 1953

1h 35m

Comedy

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A golfer (Dean Martin) and a caddy (Jerry Lewis) land in show business after getting kicked out of professional golf.

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Clyde Gilmour

Maclean's Magazine

Aside from one quite hilarious scene in which chimpfaced Jerry Lewis satirizes a decadent cosmopolitan playboy, he and his smug partner (Dean Martin) are as tiresome as usual in this golf farce. The kiddies, however, seem to adore it.

Nov 5, 2019

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Typical Jerry Lewis vehicle.

Rated: C+

Jan 15, 2006

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Norman Taurog's golf comedy stars Martin and Lewis at the height of their popularity as a team, but the picture became better known for its Oscar-nominated song That's Amore, Dean's first big hit.

Rated: b-

Aug 21, 2005

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Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Standard Martin and Lewis vehicle. A little better than some.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 2, 2005

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Carol Cling

Las Vegas Review-Journal

Rated: 3/5

Apr 16, 2004

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Philip Martin

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Rated: 3/5

Mar 11, 2004

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Matthew D

A Martin and Lewis classic!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/14/24

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One of the best movies and best formula for Martin & Lewis, with Lewis as the Caddy and Martin as the cad. That's Amore is wonderfully done and there are some great bits of surreal humor.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Meh, Martin and Lewis comedy about golf expert Lewis, who's too nervous to actually play, coaching buddy Martin. Donna Reed plays the love interest and many golf legends of the era appear int eh film, including Ben Hogan and Sam Snead. Dean sings ``That's Amore.''

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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martin lewis gupoof it

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Like 'Scared Stiff', 'The Caddy' is one of Martin/Lewis's best efforts. It's warm, hilarious and enjoyable.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Once again...okay, but nothing great. I think it's Dean Martin's fault.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Synopsis

A golfer (Dean Martin) and a caddy (Jerry Lewis) land in show business after getting kicked out of professional golf.

Director: Norman Taurog
Producer: Paul Jones
Screenwriter: Edmund L. Hartmann, Danny Arnold
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 10, 1953, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 10, 2019
Runtime: 1h 35m

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