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Unable to put up with ridicule any longer, Kelp creates a potion that transforms him into his alter ego, Buddy Love, who is slick, cool and a hit with the ladies.The only problem with this potion is it doesn't last very long, and wears off at the most inopportune moments. ... Read more

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What a ride!
Professor Julius Kelp (played by Jerry Lewis) is a brilliant, if nerdy, chemistry professor at a small college. Tired of being mistreated by larger men and disregarded by beautiful women, he decides that he can use his knowledge of chemistry to improve himself. His experiment goes awry when an experimental formula turns this meek and mild dweeb into a bold, abusive and startlingly handsome lounge lizard--Buddy Love. When the formula shows an alarming tendency to destabilize at awkward moments, Kelp must try to keep his split personalities separate, as the object of his dreams, the delectable Stella Purdy (Stella Stevens), seems within his grasp. However, Miss Purdy's experience with the vain Buddy convinces her that he may not be her dream man after all, and that a better man might be a gentle chemistry professor!

This is one of my favorite movies. Yes, there's no serious social commentary here, and the comedy is rather low, but what a ride! This movie is clean, and can be watched by the whole family (which I appreciate). The humor is quite quirky, which makes this movie fun to watch over and over again. This is another movie that I recommend for all families.

Innovative Dr. Jeckell and Mr.Hyde Spoof
This Classic film shows the incredible comedic range of Jerry Lewis as a goofy buck tooth professor with an exagerated low self esteem. He finds that one of his gorgeous students Miss Purdy played well by Stella Stevens takes some sort of interest to him. As the professor he stumbles on a potion that can change his genetics into an overly arrogant good looking man who lacks the one thing that would win Purdy over. Sensitivity. The characters name Buddy Love is said by some to have been based on former rat pack partner Dean Martin. Buddy Loves character was an inspiration for comedian Andrew Dice Clay as Dice has said, "Your not here because your Not attracted to me. And you can see I dig you pretty well myself." Eddie Murphys remake although good could never over shadow this classic comedy. Lewis as Professor Kelp at the prom with his goofy dance steps is hilarious. This movie is timeless and I highly reccomend it to everyone. This movies 1963 release gives you some sense of the simple wholesome lifestyle of the early sixties. As a male I can't help but fall for Stella Stevens every time. Jerry Lewis proves in this movie he's a comic genius!

One of Lewis's richest films
This is one of Lewis's richest films, one in which technical perfection meets considerable thematic depth. Professor Kelp is a soul whose few contacts with the sensible world lead to complications; people mock him because of his inability to accomplish concrete actions. Suddenly troubled by sensible beauty (S. Stevens), Kelp feels the need to have a body that will enable him to satisfy his desire. This body (Buddy Love), in direct contrast to Kelp, is comfortable only when pursuing entirely material endeavors; Love is especially at ease at the Purple Pit, an echo of Plato's cave in the way it manufactures illusions and crude dreams. Kelp's embodiment is not complete, as soul and body soon start to interact (when Buddy speaks like Kelp and vice-versa). The merging of both is foreshadowed by three clues: a) Buddy avenges Kelp by humiliating the head of the University; b) as the prom night begins, Kelp uncharacteristically starts to dance, led by instinct alone; c) Buddy's more decent behavior when he performs for the students, a bit later. A performance which is interrupted by the ultimate transformation and Kelp's ensuing confession. The film's conclusion is far from a happy ending: despite Kelp's vow to accept himself as he is, he now moulds his appearance and demeanor after Buddy Love's and has been corrupted by Buddy's fascination with artificiality. The fact that Kelp would return two years later in 'The Family Jewels' as a photographer - i.e. as a reproducer of the sensible world - is revealing. A major work from an underrated artist.

Jerry Lewis Almost Under control
THE NUTTY PROFESSOR is about an eccentric chemistry professor who discovers a liquid concoction which can transform him into a suave character in the style and manner of Dean Martin. For a Jerry Lewis film the antics are somewhat tame. Lewis plays the professor and Stella Stevens is his adoring student. The supporting cast includes Del Moore, Kathleen Freeman and Howard Morris.

The movie is saved by the acting and outstanding good looks of Miss Stevens. The Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde theme makes a decent story and the film also benfits from Jerry Lewis behaving almost as if he is under control.

GREAT!
i'm a 19 year old woman, and I have to say that I like this original Nutty Professor better then the remake one with "Eddie Murphy" Jerry Lewis does a wonderful job has the Professor, this movie has a very good story and great acting, it is so amazing how many good movies there were back then, anyone who hasn't see it yet should =-) ... Read more

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In THE FAMILY JEWELS, a little rich girl is suddenly orphaned and it is discovered that she has inherited $30 million, but sh emust choose one of her "unusual" uncles (all played by Lewis).One is a gangster who kidnaps her, but there is a happy ending. ... Read more

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Delicious!
Jerry is an "acquired taste," which I fortunately acquired at a young age! Clean humor is so hard to find anymore, and Jerry's versatility continues to astonish me. This movie showcases that perfectly.

Not Funny Stupid
Jerry Lewis has never seemed very funny too me, he always just seems to want to act dumb. This movie is no exception.

The Story sounds rather interesting, but in reality it isn't exactly elaborated enough. The Story is about a little girl called Donna who is a recently orphaned rich heiress, who has to decide which of her seven uncles to live with. So she is suppoesd to spend 2 weeks with each one, but actually most of the time you only get to see one scene with one uncle. There is really not much elaboration on the uncles, just one little scene. And ALL of them are played by Jerry Lewis.

What Torture, no this movie isn't funny it is just plain dumb. Don't get it! If you want something funny get an 'I love Lucy' or some other comedy. Cause this is not real comedy

7 times the Jerry = 7 times the laughs!
18 years after the making of this gem, he would star with Robert DeNiro as the King of Comedy. Well, this is the King at his finest. Each character is exquisite, though I must admit that Uncle Bugsy is my favorite. The scene where he makes Donna (his adorable young niece) recite an arithmatic problem is classic old school comedy, and classic Lewis. While such classics as "The Nutty Professor", "The Disorderly Orderly" and "Cinderfella" made him a comedy icon, this charming and hilariously funny film is certain to find a place your heart. Superb family entertainment.

A Showcase for the comic genius of Jerry Lewis
This is one of Jerry's last film appearances and undeniably is one of his best. A young heiress must decide which one of her six uncles (all played by Lewis) should get to be her legal guardian. Each one of the seven different roles played by Lewis (the six uncles, plus the chauffer Willard) are diverse and portrayed expertly. The movie is very funny and entertaining as any of Lewis' other films. If you're a devoted Lewis fan, then this video should be in your collection.

A real Jewel!
I love this movie despite the reviews.I think Jerry did a fantastic job playing seven roles.People who criticize this movie should try to accomplish what Jerry did!They would never succeed!He was and still is a genius!The Eddie's airways part of the movie is one of the funniest things he's ever done and man,has he done a lot in his lifetime!Really really worth watching! ... Read more

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In THE LADIES MAN, Herbert H. Herbert (Lewis) has been dumped by his childhood sweetheart and has sworn off women.Then he unwittingly takes a job as a houseboy at an all-female boarding house.Surrounded by women, Herbert becomes the go-to guy who means well but does very little right. ... Read more

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Jerry Lewis at his Best
I am a fan of Jerry Lewis, and usually enjoy his movies. However, this one is my very favorite. I laughed all the way through on this one, and the laughs were not just giggles, they were side splitting, lose your breath kind of laughs! A great movie that I highly recommend.

Another Lewis Classic That Should Be on DVD
"The Ladies' Man" is an outstanding film, every dumped guy in
any generation can relate to it! It is a film filled with humor and sex--which still sell! :) However, it is family friendly enough to be enjoyed by Mom, Pop, and the tykes! Purchase the video and then ask them to release it--along with Jerry's other treasures--on DVD!

ovur_over
This is Jerry's best work...watch his banter with the maid..half a wellon,not enough to bolt me...i was once in botany..his exchange with the mobster(hat scene)is a movie classic..that's my eyebrow..my hat!!!! This is art..

A long, bumpy ride with a few fun stops.
The girl-fearing Jerry finds himself employed in an enormous boarding house for...ladies. A great concept in a great space - a huge original set; plus magnificent cameos by Buddy Lester, George Raft, and Harry James. The disappointment is in the underuse of Opera star Helen Traubel and in alot of protracted, unfunny mugging - the scene involving a live television interview with Helen at her house should have been hilarious but somehow misses the mark. Students of film comedy can still marvel at Lewis' incredible timing, however.

Highly original comedy could have been better.
I enjoyed the picture upon its' release and on home video, however, this Lewis effort, like so many Lewis efforts, has much protracted and pointless mugging which detracts from some brilliantly executed scenes. Perhaps the usual criticism applies: the one-man-band Director/Writer/Actor Jerry was presumeably not able to concentrate on a tight production - indeed, the great opportunity to fully utilise the talents of Opera star Helen Traubel was lost (although Harry James, Buddy Lester, and George Raft have nice cameos). But despite all that, film students can still marvel at an amazing talent with impeccable timing. ... Read more

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Jerry Lewis was at the height of his popularity when he took his first directing credit, on The Bellboy, which turned out to be a huge hit and one of his funniest movies. But it wasn't business as usual:The Bellboy has no storyline, and the central character (a bellhop at the fantastically ornate Fountainebleau Hotel in Miami) executes his role essentially without speaking. Some of the gags are duds or dated, but the good ones are great:Jerry's anxious stroll across a cavernous, empty ballroom, and a small masterpiece involving four telephones at a reception desk. There's also a hilarious sequence in which the movie star "Jerry Lewis" comes to the hotel, which gives Lewis a chance to speak ("Stop with the brushing!"). The Bellboy is very short at 71 minutes, but contains essential proof of Lewis's gifts as comedian and director. --Robert Horton ... Read more

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A Beginning
This film occurred when Jerry Lewis needed a summer movie, Paramount wanted to release "Cinderfella", but Lewis insisted that wait for the Christmas season. Therefore, on a shoe-string budget he created his first masterpiece as actor, director, producer, and writer all on one film (with "The Ladies' Man", "The Nutty Professor", and other notables to follow). The film promises--from the beginning--to be about "fun", no more, no less. Indeed, it is pretty much a romp through sketches involving Stanley, a bellboy. Nevertheless, Lewis couldn't help added some social commentary, and the scene where he plays himself is among one of cinema's finest moments. Certainly not his best work--overall--but a great start to what is a lavish solo career.

Whistle away your troubles...
Jerry Lewis's particular brand of slapstick humor, often sacrifices a coherent plot, in favor of over the top gags. Transitions, are often just cuts between the end of one joke, and the start of another. A well-written storyline, often doesn't seem very important.

In "The Bellboy", we see this particular approach taken to the extreme. Lewis has a dual role in the film, the primary one is as Stanley, a bellboy at Miami's Fontainebleu Hotel, who remains mute until the end of the movie. His second role is as himself, "Jerry Lewis" the moviestar, who is a guest in the hotel. This role is of course, a speaking one.

The film basically splices together an assortment of bits and gags, primarily featuring the Bellboy character. There is no real story. A few of the gags are truly funny or amusing, but most of them are the excessive, often ridiculous, in your face stuff, that Lewis would continue to make a part of his films. That the resulting "movie" is actually not that different than one of his regular feature films, really says a lot about Lewis's style of filmmaking.

Jerry Lewis is a gifted funnyman, however one of his flaws seems to be an inability to determine when he has gone too far. Hammering home his point, is something that he often can't resist. If you enjoy Jerry's comic excesses, "The Bellboy" has more than its share.

Magical, sublime, groundbreaking comedy! See it!
I am moved with joy to the point of tears each time I watch this film. This movie mark's Jerry Lewis' directing debut. He was staying as a guest at the Fountainbleu (the setting of the movie) when, inspired by the bell boys there, he spontaneously decided to create this film. This movie is so rich in comedy, inspiration, and meaning. "The Bell Boy" is a keeper...it gains even more magic with each viewing. It will upstage people looking for a traditional, formulaic, Hollywood-style comedy because it is an experimental, non-narrative based film. He not only gives tribute to his hero Stan Laurel (of Laurel and Hardy), who makes an appearance in this film, but in an inspired and subtle way, to many great early comedies and shorts, like Eliot Porter's "Fun in a Bakery Shop." Here we also glimpse Lewis' great humanitarian and political side. He plays a big-hearted, bumbling bell boy who gets treated like dirt but, with crazy devotion, tries to shine in every menial task he's asked to perform. In a light-handed and funny way, he shows the unfair treatment and tedium that working-class people endure. He mocks Hollywood's celebrity worship. By playing a mute, he not only brings out the best and most outlandish of his physical comedy, but he also shows the unbowing spirit of the voiceless. He weaves all these issues in so subtly and with so much joy that you hardly notice that he is making a statement. Lewis' comedy and acting is brilliant, and you'll be dazzled by all the inventive, wacky ways he brings out magic and laughs inside the hotel lobby. "The Bell Boy" has the force and sweep of Disney's "Fantasia 2000." A total gem of a movie!

BUY IT !!!
This is a hilarious, piontless movie starring jerry lewis as a slow bellboy who whistles his way through a LA. hotel where he works. I'm buying it, I hope you do too!

NOT Jerry's Finest Work
I love Jerry Lewis flicks, but when I rented this one both myself and my husband were disappointed. This movie was not funny in the least. If anything, it's Twilight Zone-ish appeal made me feel like I should smoke a joint. Definitely trippy and weird, the movie's cover box makes the renter/buyer think they are getting a great slapstick hit. Not so. The movie had absolutely no plot, which I did find appealing and different, but Lewis' character as the Bell Boy was a mute until the very end of the film, relying solely on bodily actions. Of course, Lewis does do many of his famous faces throughout the film, but other than that, it was just a weird, weird movie. One I have no interest in renting again. ... Read more

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In THE ERRAND BOY, Morty is hired by Paramutual Pictures as a spy to find out where the company's money is being spent.Working in the mailroom, Morty has access to the production lot and discovers that wherever he goes, havoc ensues in his effort to provide his new boss, Mr. Sneak, with the information he has requested. ... Read more

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Innocence in the face of commerce
A knowing and multi-faceted critique of big-studio filmmaking, 'The Errand Boy' is one of Lewis's very best films (it is his third; his fifth, 'The Patsy', can be considered as a sort of sequel). Morty S. Tashman is hired as a spy by the moguls of a major studio because they want to learn how their money is spent. He proves to be a destructive force: just as the prologue had exposed the trickeries and illusions on which Hollywood films thrive, the following 80 minutes show Morty disrupting a few shootings, a voice-recording session, the work of script-girls, and more. He stands as the innocence the producers have lost in trying to make money and please everybody; it is quite easy to read him as 'Lewis the artist'. By the end of the film, Morty has become a Jerry Lewis-like star, proudly saluting his new fans behind dark glasses; he thus seems to have made a place for himself in a world he had previously reduced to pieces. This dichotomy is similar to the one of 'The Bellboy', Lewis's first film as a director: in that movie, the timid, free and inventive bellboy was contrasted with the swagger, aggressiveness and confinement of Lewis playing himself. The brilliant and cyclical final sequence offers an interesting alternative: by having Morty meet a clumsy boy resembling his 'pre-star' self, Lewis assures us that even if some can't escape the studio's mercantile traps, there will always be innocence to be spread in these calculations and falsities. Intelligent, and very funny.

One of Lewis' Best
This is one of his most daring and creative ventures along with The Bellboy. Not much dialogue, just over the top sight gags and general hilarity. What do you people expect? This is Jerry Lewis in top form and it just doesn't get any better.

The only thing funnier than his movies are the ridiculous criticisms of his films. Hello people...this is Jerry Lewis OK! It's too bad that his egocentric persona alienated several generations that didn't grow up looking forward to his next project. The Errand Boy stands alone as one of the most innovative comedies of all time and anyone that can muster some objectivity will appreciate his work for what it is. I personally think this is one of the funniest movies of all time and I rank it as Jerry's best work, although the Academy may disagree. 4 toothpicks

Brilliant Mime Does His Thing
Flawed but generally successful combination of pathos and 1930s slapstick: the most insecure guy on the planet is put in charge of internal security for a (wanna-be) major motion picture company. Jerry provides some of the funniest moments ever captured on film, as he stumbles from one department to the next, first an as an "extra", then as a mailroom delivery person. His attempts to find a quiet spot for lunch are worth the price of admission. But perhaps the best scene is the quietest: he finds himself in the prop department with a miniature clown who "comes to life" - it's a beautifully acted and effectively lit scene. However, there are are numerous elaborate sequences which prove fruitless, and the movie is overlong by about 15 minutes. And the character's ultimate "discovery" by the creative powers-that-be is bizarre in light of the fact that his presence has been unintentionally recorded on celluloid from day one. Despite the lost opportunities, TEB remains on a level with "The Nutty Professor" - a very entertaining and thoughtful effort.

Beware this is an SP duplicate.
This is an SP duplicate from Video Treasures, not Paramount ... Read more

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In THE PATSY, after a star comedian dies his handlers are resolved to find a replacement to take the deceased star's place so their gravy train will continue.They decide to hire a total unknown and find the ultimate Patsy in hotel bellboy Stanley Belt.After realizing that Stanley can't do anything right, the team begins to think they've made a mistake, but the television show's air date approaches and it's too late to hire someone else. ... Read more

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Thoughtful, reflexive and funny
The Patsy, Lewis' fifth film as a director and one of his best, can be considered as a semi-sequel to both The Bellboy (his first) and The Errand Boy (his third). Like its two predecessors, it features a confrontation between a complete outsider (always played by Lewis) and a lavish, illusionistic and mercantile milieu. As in all of his films, the interplay between 'Lewis the artist' (a natural performer whose inventiveness knows no bounds) and 'Lewis the star' (has more swagger, aggressiveness and self-confidence but far less freedom) is central here. It takes place in a single character (named Stanley as in The Bellboy) whose road to stardom is as unexpected and multi-layered as Morty's was in The Errand Boy. In many ways, the artist-star conflict is resolved in the postmodern conclusion: Lewis' choice to equal Stanley with himself - and The Patsy's world with 'reality' - implies that the true star-artist is finally made possible. Some of the movie's set pieces - Stanley's first appearance, the singing lesson, the silent flashback, the failed stand-up performance - are among the most effective of Lewis' filmography, seamlessly weaving together the sophisticated and the grotesque. A very impressive film from an underrated filmmaker.

Lewis is the KING
FUNNY , FUNNY , FUNNY , For TRUE Jerry Lewis FANS !!! Alot of people dont care for the STUPID HUMOR ( I DO !!!) This movie is supposed to be just that, all out stupid funny (HeLlO!!!! its Lewis........Ivan!!!)Belly hurt laughs come from every direction ,but mostly right in your face. so kick back and enjoy on a Sunday afternoon while the wife out shopping ,cause chicks dont DIG STUPID FUNNY .

What could have been...
Whether or not Co-writer/Director/Actor Jerry Lewis knew it or not, he made what was supposed to be a significant "Black comedy", on a level with "Network", and many others. Because of once again spreading himself too thin, i.e., not re-shooting scenes, dragging out pointless bits, and over-exaggerating the mugging, he offers an uneven comedy, mixing brilliance with amateurish self-indulgence.
A famous entertainer dies in a tragic plane crash and his staff is left without work. The opening sequence is wordy, but effective: Peter Lorre, Phil Harris, Ina Balin, John Carradine, and Everett Sloan reflect on their past, plan their future. It is suggested that their star taught them everything they know and perhaps their working relationship was insular. To prove to the Hollywood community that their skills are still relevant they decide that the answer is to take an unknown talent and teach him everything *they* know. Stanley Belt, the hotel bellboy, stumbles in and...you know.
Despite some first-rate, insightful dialogue about the early '60s show-biz star system, the above-named actors' talents are hardly tapped. Add to those names, Rhonda Fleming, George Raft (in his second Lewis cameo), Ed Wynn (it seems a chance to unite Keenan with his Father in a scene went by the boards - they worked together in Paddy Chayefsky's TV production of "Requiem for a Heavyweight" in '53), and Hedda Hopper, all who perform an interesting send-up of their own screen personaes as they enthuse over Belt, who they never heard of.
The continuity is also in question. Belt releases a Number One record (!) but follows this with an appearance in a small club, with about ten people in attendance. He had already survived a lip-sync on a dance show (incidentally hosted by Mr. Lloyd Thaxton). Even if it's an adult setting, a Pop hit would have filled the place.
When Lewis is not bouncing off the walls, he shows his strength as a dramatic actor. This chance comes in several sequences with Ina Balin. But even here, the scenes are inconclusive.
The high point comes following another star's send-up of himself: Ed Sullivan actually imitating Ed Sullivan. It is priceless. Ed introduces Jerry, who finally shows his handlers and the world, in a pretty good sketch combing pathos and slapstick, that it's best to let *natural* talent evolve.

Not his best.
Jerry has done ALOT BETTER than this. The whole thing was very shallow and did'nt hold my attention to the end. Another custoner gave it a 5 star rating and said that Jerry didn't say a word through the entire movie, Ithink they may have been refering to "THE BELL BOY" in which he did'nt speak at all, and I also give that one a 5 star. I am a HUGE Jerry Lewis fan and love almost every thing done by him, but this is not one of them.

Great Idea, Excellent Cast, Boring Results
A superstar passes away, and his managers/publicists/writers are unsure of their futures in the biz. If they can take a no-talent "Blue Collar" guy and transform HIM into a star, then their place in history is assured. Or somethin' like that - it's a novel idea. Too bad that Everett Sloan, Phil Harris, Keenan Wynn, Ina Balin, John Carradine, Peter Lorre, and Scatman Cruthers are saddled with downbeat dialogue and stilted direction. But there are a few hilarious scenes (his first rehearsal, his first club appearance, and an incredible Ed Sullivan self-parody). ... Read more

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What a ride!
Professor Julius Kelp (played by Jerry Lewis) is a brilliant, if nerdy, chemistry professor at a small college. Tired of being mistreated by larger men and disregarded by beautiful women, he decides that he can use his knowledge of chemistry to improve himself. His experiment goes awry when an experimental formula turns this meek and mild dweeb into a bold, abusive and startlingly handsome lounge lizard--Buddy Love. When the formula shows an alarming tendency to destabilize at awkward moments, Kelp must try to keep his split personalities separate, as the object of his dreams, the delectable Stella Purdy (Stella Stevens), seems within his grasp. However, Miss Purdy's experience with the vain Buddy convinces her that he may not be her dream man after all, and that a better man might be a gentle chemistry professor!

This is one of my favorite movies. Yes, there's no serious social commentary here, and the comedy is rather low, but what a ride! This movie is clean, and can be watched by the whole family (which I appreciate). The humor is quite quirky, which makes this movie fun to watch over and over again. This is another movie that I recommend for all families.

Innovative Dr. Jeckell and Mr.Hyde Spoof
This Classic film shows the incredible comedic range of Jerry Lewis as a goofy buck tooth professor with an exagerated low self esteem. He finds that one of his gorgeous students Miss Purdy played well by Stella Stevens takes some sort of interest to him. As the professor he stumbles on a potion that can change his genetics into an overly arrogant good looking man who lacks the one thing that would win Purdy over. Sensitivity. The characters name Buddy Love is said by some to have been based on former rat pack partner Dean Martin. Buddy Loves character was an inspiration for comedian Andrew Dice Clay as Dice has said, "Your not here because your Not attracted to me. And you can see I dig you pretty well myself." Eddie Murphys remake although good could never over shadow this classic comedy. Lewis as Professor Kelp at the prom with his goofy dance steps is hilarious. This movie is timeless and I highly reccomend it to everyone. This movies 1963 release gives you some sense of the simple wholesome lifestyle of the early sixties. As a male I can't help but fall for Stella Stevens every time. Jerry Lewis proves in this movie he's a comic genius!

One of Lewis's richest films
This is one of Lewis's richest films, one in which technical perfection meets considerable thematic depth. Professor Kelp is a soul whose few contacts with the sensible world lead to complications; people mock him because of his inability to accomplish concrete actions. Suddenly troubled by sensible beauty (S. Stevens), Kelp feels the need to have a body that will enable him to satisfy his desire. This body (Buddy Love), in direct contrast to Kelp, is comfortable only when pursuing entirely material endeavors; Love is especially at ease at the Purple Pit, an echo of Plato's cave in the way it manufactures illusions and crude dreams. Kelp's embodiment is not complete, as soul and body soon start to interact (when Buddy speaks like Kelp and vice-versa). The merging of both is foreshadowed by three clues: a) Buddy avenges Kelp by humiliating the head of the University; b) as the prom night begins, Kelp uncharacteristically starts to dance, led by instinct alone; c) Buddy's more decent behavior when he performs for the students, a bit later. A performance which is interrupted by the ultimate transformation and Kelp's ensuing confession. The film's conclusion is far from a happy ending: despite Kelp's vow to accept himself as he is, he now moulds his appearance and demeanor after Buddy Love's and has been corrupted by Buddy's fascination with artificiality. The fact that Kelp would return two years later in 'The Family Jewels' as a photographer - i.e. as a reproducer of the sensible world - is revealing. A major work from an underrated artist.

Jerry Lewis Almost Under control
THE NUTTY PROFESSOR is about an eccentric chemistry professor who discovers a liquid concoction which can transform him into a suave character in the style and manner of Dean Martin. For a Jerry Lewis film the antics are somewhat tame. Lewis plays the professor and Stella Stevens is his adoring student. The supporting cast includes Del Moore, Kathleen Freeman and Howard Morris.

The movie is saved by the acting and outstanding good looks of Miss Stevens. The Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde theme makes a decent story and the film also benfits from Jerry Lewis behaving almost as if he is under control.

GREAT!
i'm a 19 year old woman, and I have to say that I like this original Nutty Professor better then the remake one with "Eddie Murphy" Jerry Lewis does a wonderful job has the Professor, this movie has a very good story and great acting, it is so amazing how many good movies there were back then, anyone who hasn't see it yet should =-) ... Read more

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one more time
What a delightful piece of fluff ! love the deep colors! so 70's ! watchthis onewhile you eat a snack ! ... Read more