The Disorderly Orderly

Jerome P. Horwitz, a timid hospital orderly, is desperately trying to avoid his girlfriend's insistent proposal to marry him. He feigns insanity to get himself committed to a mental institution, hoping to escape her proposal. However, his scheme is complicated by the presence of a beautiful nurse he wishes to impress and the interference of a persistent lawyer who believes Jerome is not insane at all.

The Disorderly Orderly is a typical Jerry Lewis vehicle, relying heavily on slapstick, physical comedy, and Lewis's signature 'man-child' persona. While it didn't receive significant critical acclaim, it was a commercial success and is often cited as one of his more popular films from the 1960s, appreciated for its relentless comedic energy.

• Jerry Lewis's signature physical comedy is on full display.

• The plot is thin, serving mainly as a vehicle for Lewis's gags.

• Enjoyable for fans of Lewis's particular brand of humor.

Google audience: Audience reception is generally positive for fans of Jerry Lewis, who appreciate his energetic and often absurd comedic style. Non-fans may find the humor repetitive or dated.

The film was originally intended for Dean Martin, but after their professional split, Jerry Lewis took the script and made it his own.