The Nutty Professor
What does he become? What kind of monster?
1963 · 1h 47m · Not Rated
Comedy, Science Fiction
Directed by
Jerry Lewis
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The Nutty Professor
Overview
A timid, nearsighted chemistry teacher 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.
Director and cast
- Jerry Lewis Director
- Jerry Lewis as Professor Julius Kelp / Buddy Love / Baby Kelp
- Stella Stevens as Stella Purdy
- Del Moore as Dr. Hamius R. Warfield
- Henry Gibson as Gibson, College Student
- Kathleen Freeman as Millie Lemmon
- Richard Kiel as Man in Gym (uncredited)
- Norman Alden as Football Player
- Howard Morris as Mr. Elmer Kelp
- Elvia Allman as Edwina Kelp
- Milton Frome Cast
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- Director
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- Cast
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