The Geisha Boy

Nov 2, 1958

1h 38m

★ 6.2

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Overview

Gilbert Wooley is a second-rate magician who is sent to entertain the troops in the pacific. During his time in Japan he becomes attached to a little orphan boy.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

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Cast

Gilbert Wooley

Jerry Lewis

Lola Livingston

Marie McDonald

Kimi Sikita

Nobu McCarthy

Mr. Sikita

Sessue Hayakawa

Major Ridgley

Barton MacLane

Mitsuo Watanabe

Robert Hirano

Sergent Pearson

Suzanne Pleshette

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5.3

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6.7

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7.2

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6.9

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6.3

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5.4

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6.7

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6.3

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7.8

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3.9

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6.1

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6.9

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7.2

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2.0

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