The Caddy is a 1953 American film starring the comedy team of Martin and Lewis. It was filmed from November 24, 1952 through February 23, 1953. It was released by Paramount Pictures on August 10, 1953. It was later re-released in 1964 on a double bill with another Martin and Lewis picture, You're Never Too Young. This was the team's first film since 1950s At War with the Army to be produced by their own production company, York Pictures Corporation. It is also notable for cameo appearances by some of the leading professional golfers of the era , including Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, Byron Nelson,... and Julius Boros. The story centers around Harvey Miller , whose father was a famous golf pro. He wanted Harvey to follow in his footsteps, but poor Harvey is afraid of crowds. Instead, at the advice of his fiancée Lisa , Harvey becomes a golf instructor. Lisa's brother Joe becomes Harvey's first client and becomes good enough to start playing in tournaments, with Harvey tagging along as his caddy. Donna Reed plays the wealthy socialite who Dean wins over. Joe's success goes to his head and begins to treat Harvey poorly.
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| Release date: | August 10, 1953 |
| Directed by: | Norman Taurog |
| Runtime: | 95 Minutes |
| Producer: | Paul Jones |
| Screenplay by: | Edmund L. Hartmann, Danny Arnold |
| Genre: | Comedy |