The Caddy (1953)

The son (Dean Martin) of a San Francisco fisherman (Joseph Calleia) is expected to follow in his father's footsteps but he doesn't want to be a fisherman. With the help of his best friend (Jerry Lewis), he becomes proficient enough in golf to compete in tournaments and win money. Directed by Norman Taurog (BLUE HAWAII). One of Martin and Lewis's lesser vehicles. Lewis is in top form but the movie's lame script sabotages him. It makes his character more irritating than funny. Other than Lewis's sporadic highpoints, the only other notable thing about the movie is Martin's rendition of the Oscar nominated song That's Amore which became a big hit for him. As Martin's love interest, Donna Reed is wasted and had better luck with her other movie released the same month, FROM HERE TO ETERNITY. With Barbara Bates, Fred Clark, Clinton Sundberg, Nancy Kulp and Marshall Thompson.