Bellboy

Lewis also appears in a speaking fictitious character playing himself escorted by a large entourage, as his bellhop similitude simultaneously emerges from a crowded elevator. Principal photography took pose from February 8 to March 5, 1960 and pronounced Jerry Lewiss 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 golf club at night. l Before he began, Lewis consulted his friend Stan palm about the script.Since Laurel had worked in silent films and was familiar with pantomime, he offered suggestions. It is unknown if Lewis actually use any of Laurels ideas in the production. 2 But it is believed Lewis paid homage to the comic by naming his character Stanley after him. A Stan Laurel-like character also appears passim the story, portrayed by writer and impressionist Bill Richmond. The film marked an pioneering use of a video assist system, providingLewis a way to delay the action even t hough he was in the scene. 3 Paramount cute to have a Jerry Lewis celluloid for summer release (in North America). The movie that it wanted to release was Cinderfella, which had finished shooting in December 1959. Lewis wanted to hold back the release of that movie for the Christmas 1960 holiday and Paramount lone(prenominal) agreed if Jerry could deliver another movie for summer. Therefore, while playing an elaborateness in Miami Beach, Lewis came up with this.