Continuity mistake: When De Niro's character gets in the limousine with Lewis' character he has a hurt hand. He wraps it with a handkerchief. As the scene progresses the handkerchief disappears and reappears depending on the camera angle. (00:07:15)
The King of Comedy (1982)
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Starring: Robert De Niro, Jerry Lewis, Sandra Bernhard, Diahnne Abbott
Continuity mistake: When Masha removes her dress, the straps on her bra are crossed in an x just below her neck. In the next scene with Masha the straps run straight up to her shoulders. (01:30:15 - 01:32:20)
Visible crew/equipment: When the head of security is trying to escort Rupert out of the main reception, he opens a glass door which he and Rupert walk through and the two continue to talk on the other side after the door closes. The camera and cameraman can be seen reflected on the glass door whilst it closes behind them. (00:48:35)
Secretary: Is Mr. Langford expecting you?
Rupert Pupkin: Yes, I don't think he is.
Rupert Pupkin: I know, Jerry, that you are as human as the rest of us, if not more so.
Rupert Pupkin: The more scribbled the name, the bigger the fame.
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