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The Nutty Professor (1963)

US:: NR Comedy Family Romance Science Fiction

Jerry Lewis directed, co-wrote and starred in this riotously funny movie that set a new standard for screen comedy and inspired the hit remake. Lewis plays a timid, nearsighted chemistry teacher who discovers a magical potion that can transform him into a suave and handsome Romeo. The Jekyll and Hyde game works well enough until the concoction starts to wear off at the most embarrassing times.

Updated May 10 2020

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US -

1963-06-04

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Keywords:

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FACTS

Runtime: 107 mins Rating: 6.6 Tag Line: Well, any scientist who makes a girl like this can't be all mad.

Cast

Elvia Allman

Edwina Kelp

Jerry Lewis

Professor Julius Kelp / Buddy Love / Baby Kelp

Norman Alden

Football Player

Kathleen Freeman

Millie Lemmon

Stella Stevens

Stella Purdy

Richard Kiel

Man in Gym (uncredited)

Murray Alper

Taxi Driver

Henry Gibson

Gibson, College Student