The Geisha Boy
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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.
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Where is The Geisha Boy streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About The Geisha Boy
The Geisha Boy is a 1958 English-language comedy film directed by Frank Tashlin. The cast is led by Jerry Lewis, Marie McDonald, Nobu McCarthy. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Geisha Boy was produced by York Pictures Corporation and made in United States of America. It was released on November 2, 1958.
- Director
- Frank Tashlin
- Writers
- Frank Tashlin, Rudy Makoul
- Release date
- November 2, 1958
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- York Pictures Corporation
The Geisha Boy cast & crew
The Geisha Boy was directed by Frank Tashlin and written by Frank Tashlin and Rudy Makoul.
The cast features Jerry Lewis as Gilbert Wooley, Marie McDonald as Lola Livingston, Nobu McCarthy as Kimi Sikita, Sessue Hayakawa as Mr. Sikita, Barton MacLane as Major Ridgley, and Robert Hirano as Mitsuo Watanabe.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Walter Scharf, cinematography is by Haskell B. Boggs, and it was produced by Jerry Lewis.
Is The Geisha Boy worth watching?
The Geisha Boy holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 53 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, The Geisha Boy is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Geisha Boy
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Cast of The Geisha Boy
Jerry Lewis
Gilbert Wooley
Marie McDonald
Lola Livingston
Nobu McCarthy
Kimi Sikita
Sessue Hayakawa
Mr. Sikita
Barton MacLane
Major Ridgley
Robert Hirano
Mitsuo Watanabe
Suzanne Pleshette
Sergent Pearson
Sid Melton
Taxi Driver
Carl Erskine
Carl Erskine - Dodgers Pitcher
Gil Hodges
Gil Hodges - Dodgers First Baseman
Walter Alston
Walter Alston - Dodgers Manager (uncredited)
Gino Cimoli
Gino Cimoli - Dodgers Left Fielder (uncredited)
The Geisha Boy — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Geisha Boy in United States?
The Geisha Boy is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Geisha Boy in?
The Geisha Boy is originally in English, with audio tracks including Japanese, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Geisha Boy?
The Geisha Boy runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is The Geisha Boy rated?
It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 53 ratings.
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