The Disorderly Orderly

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The Disorderly Orderly

Released Dec 16, 1964

1h 30m

Comedy

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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

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Rather lovely chaos

Feb 4, 2010

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Dennis Schwartz

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There are a few sight gags that are funny, which keep it from being a complete waste.

Rated: C

Jun 29, 2007

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 3/5

Jun 26, 2005

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Philip Martin

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Rated: 2/5

May 19, 2005

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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

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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

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andy f

Sometimes amusing Jerry Lewis star vehicle that outstays its welcome.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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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

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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

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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

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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: York Pictures Corporation, Jerry Lewis Productions
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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