

The Geisha Boy
1958-11-02 · 98 min · ★ 6.4
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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- Directors
- Frank Tashlin
- Production companies
- York Pictures Corporation
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jerry LewisGilbert Wooley
Marie McDonaldLola Livingston
Nobu McCarthyKimi Sikita
Sessue HayakawaMr. Sikita
Barton MacLaneMajor Ridgley
Suzanne PleshetteSergent Pearson
Sid MeltonTaxi Driver
Duke SniderDuke Snider - Dodgers Center Fielder (uncredited)
Murray AlperGI in Korea (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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