Artists and Models
"Martin and Lewis run amok with spies, models and Shirley MacLaine!"
Originally released in 1955. Artists and Models is a comedy film. directed by Frank Tashlin.
Starring Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, and Shirley MacLaine
Synopsis
A struggling painter begins taking inspiration from the dreams of his friend and roommate, a comic book fan who narrates an adventure story while he sleeps, but unbeknownst to the latter, the artist of his favorite comic book lives in the same building as they do with the model for her drawings.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 7, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (128 votes)
Budget
$1.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$3.8M
2.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dean Martin
as Rick Todd
Jerry Lewis
as Eugene Fullstack
Shirley MacLaine
as Bessie Sparrowbush
Dorothy Malone
as Abigail Parker
Eddie Mayehoff
as Mr. Murdock
Eva Gabor
as Sonia / Mrs. Curtis
Anita Ekberg
as Anita
George Winslow
as Richard Stilton
Jack Elam
as Ivan
Herbert Rudley
as Secret Service Chief Samuels
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,500,000
- Revenue
- $3,800,000
Production Companies
- Hal Wallis Productions
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Artists and Models about?
A struggling painter begins taking inspiration from the dreams of his friend and roommate, a comic book fan who narrates an adventure story while he sleeps, but unbeknownst to the latter, the artis...
Who directed Artists and Models?
Artists and Models was directed by Frank Tashlin.
How long is Artists and Models?
Artists and Models has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Artists and Models released?
Artists and Models was released on November 7, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Artists and Models?
The main cast of Artists and Models includes Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Shirley MacLaine, Dorothy Malone, Eddie Mayehoff.
Is Artists and Models worth watching?
Artists and Models has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 128 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.