Lewis makes the camera a prism to break out the divergent, and even conflicting, strands of his own character.
The Family Jewels
Jerry is seven times nuttier in seven gems of character portrayal!
1965 · 1h 39m · Approved
Comedy
Directed by
Jerry Lewis
Overview
A young heiress must choose between six uncles, one of which is up to no good and out to harm the girl's beloved bodyguard who practically raised her.
Director and cast
- Jerry Lewis Director
- Jerry Lewis as Willard Woodward / James Peyton / Everett Peyton / Julius Peyton / Capt. Eddie Peyton / Skylock Peyton / 'Bugs' Peyton
- Donna Butterworth as Donna Peyton
- Sebastian Cabot as Dr. Matson
- Neil Hamilton as Attorney
- Jay Adler as Attorney
- Anne Baxter as Anne Baxter
- Robert Strauss as Pool Player
- Jesslyn Fax as Airline Passenger
- Renie Riano as Airline Passenger
- Herbie Faye Cast
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