July 8, 1964 –
Probably Jerry Lewis‘ best directorial effort, The Patsy, premiered on this date. (This was Peter Lorre’s last film; he died four days after completing his role. Lorre hated the experience and death must have seems a welcome release.)
In the opening scene when Lewis makes his entrance he’s wearing an English Chelsea styled boot, but during the freeze-frame fall out the window, and when he has to land back on the balcony, he’s wearing very sensible and safe rubber-soled shoes.
The Haus of Dcaligari 