Question 1

Which song from 'The Caddy' became a signature tune for Dean Martin?

Accepted Answer

"That's Amore", sung by Dean Martin, became a multi-million seller and one of his signature songs. It also appeared in the closing credits of Rear Window (1954) and is the theme song to Moonstruck (1987).

Question 2

How did the CIA influence the casting of African-American actors in 'The Caddy'?

Accepted Answer

The CIA was concerned about the portrayal of race relations in Hollywood films for foreign consumption and quietly contacted studios in the early 1950s to use more African-American actors in small, positive roles. This resulted in black observers in the crowd during the film's big golf game.

Question 3

What real-life footage is integrated into the opening of 'The Caddy'?

Accepted Answer

Actual footage of Dean Martin's and Jerry Lewis' 1951 appearance at New York's Paramount Theater is integrated into the film's opening.

Question 4

Why did Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis pay $850,000 before making 'The Caddy'?

Accepted Answer

They paid $850,000 to extract themselves from their contract with Screen Associates, the company that had underwritten York Pictures' participation in At War with the Army (1950), their previous production.

Question 5

What was the state of Martin and Lewis's partnership during 'The Caddy'?

Accepted Answer

This was a point in their partnership when ugly divisions between them were blossoming. Harvey's devotion and worship of Joe in the story was indicative of Lewis's real feelings for Martin, which never seemed to have been reciprocated afterward.

The Caddy

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