The Geisha Boy
1958, English. Directed by Frank Tashlin.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Geisha Boy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Frank TashlinDirector
- Jerry LewisGilbert Wooley
- Marie McDonaldLola Livingston
- Nobu McCarthyKimi Sikita
- Sessue HayakawaMr. Sikita
- Barton MacLaneMajor Ridgley
- Robert HiranoMitsuo Watanabe
- Suzanne PleshetteSergent Pearson
- Sid MeltonTaxi Driver
- Carl ErskineCarl Erskine - Dodgers Pitcher
- Gil HodgesGil Hodges - Dodgers First Baseman
- Walter AlstonWalter Alston - Dodgers Manager (uncredited)
- Gino CimoliGino Cimoli - Dodgers Left Fielder (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 2 November 1958
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frank Tashlin, Rudy Makoul
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The Geisha Boy: quick answers
Is The Geisha Boy worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Geisha Boy?
The Geisha Boy runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does The Geisha Boy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Geisha Boy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Geisha Boy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Geisha Boy yet.
Which OTT platform is The Geisha Boy on?
The Geisha Boy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Geisha Boy?
If you liked The Geisha Boy, try Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Sorry for What I Said When I Was Hungry, The Great Buck Howard, Bogus.
Who directed The Geisha Boy?
The Geisha Boy (1958) was directed by Frank Tashlin and stars Jerry Lewis, Marie McDonald, Nobu McCarthy.