The Delicate Delinquent

"The Delicate Delinquent" is a 1957 comedy film directed by Don McGuire. The movie follows a clumsy janitor named Sidney Pythias who inadvertently saves a cop during an arrest, leading him to be recruited into the police force. Sidney's unconventional methods and bumbling nature create chaos within the police academy, but ultimately help him solve a major case. The film stars Jerry Lewis as Sidney Pythias and Darren McGavin as the police officer who takes him under his wing.