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Lewis makes the camera a prism to break out the divergent, and even conflicting, strands of his own character.
Richard Brody, New Yorker
The Family Jewels
Jerry is seven times nuttier in seven gems of character portrayal!
1965 · 1h 39m · Approved
Comedy, Crime
Directed by
Jerry Lewis
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The Family Jewels
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 / 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 as Joe
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