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The Disorderly Orderly

Play trailer Poster for The Disorderly Orderly Released Dec 16, 1964 1h 30m Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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A hospital orderly creates havoc by igniting a patient's beard and stealing an ambulance to pursue his girlfriend.
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Fernando F. Croce CinePassion Rather lovely chaos Feb 4, 2010 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews There are a few sight gags that are funny, which keep it from being a complete waste. Rated: C Jun 29, 2007 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 3/5 Jun 26, 2005 Full Review Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Rated: 2/5 May 19, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member The Disorderly Orderly seems a little bit forced. Even for Jerry Lewis (the star) and Frank Tashlin (the director). While the humor is there, I still did not find that film amusing. Maybe it's because of the disorderly writing and the blatant product placement shown throughout the film. Especially at the film's climax. The Disorderly Orderly is just an odd film that is very unamusing. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member It's a fun and heart warming story with typical Jerry Lewis shenanigans. The final sequence will leave you in awe with choreography and stunts that are amazing even by today's standards. While the premise and story leave something to be desired, it's a wholesome romcom with fun physical comedy. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review andy f Sometimes amusing Jerry Lewis star vehicle that outstays its welcome. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member It's hard to explain why certain Jerry Lewis film have charm & appeal but they simply do. Truly the story of a Disorderly Orderly & despite his enemies from his clumsiness he has influential friends. Dripping in 1960's style this is fun film that has a little world of its own quality. A genuinely amusing film from the Comedy Master. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member This was great fun! I don't care what ANYONE says--I love Jerry Lewis' movies. Sure, some of his mayhem and gags don't work, but enough of them do to make all of his movies enjoyable--at least for this cinephile. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Audience Member This was great fun! I don't care what ANYONE says--I love Jerry Lewis' movies. Sure, some of his mayhem and gags don't work, but enough of them do to make all of his movies enjoyable--at least for this cinephile. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A hospital orderly creates havoc by igniting a patient's beard and stealing an ambulance to pursue his girlfriend.
Director
Frank Tashlin
Producer
Paul Jones
Screenwriter
Frank Tashlin
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Jerry Lewis Productions, York Pictures Corporation
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 16, 1964, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 11, 2014
Runtime
1h 30m
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