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The Ladies Man (1961)

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Average Rating: 6.8/10
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Release Date: Jun 28, 1961 Wide

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Comedian Jerry Lewis began directing movies in 1960, and this often unkind satire on the nature of American womanhood is one of his early efforts in that regard. The rubber-legged, rubber-faced Lewis plays Herbert, a man who is despondent over the break-up of his romance. While looking for a job, he comes across an impressive mansion (built as a set at the cost of $350,000) filled with women of all types -- and lo and behold -- they need a handyman. So Herbert gets to reside with a bevy of women

Unrated, 1 hr. 45 min.

Classics, Comedy

Directed By: Jerry Lewis

Written By: Jerry Lewis, Bill Richmond

In Theaters: Jun 28, 1961 Wide

On DVD: Oct 12, 2004

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All Critics (13) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (8) | Rotten (1) | DVD (1)

A masterwork of demasculinization

February 14, 2010 Full Review Source: CinePassion

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Fernando F. Croce

CinePassion

This is one of Jerry's more creative comedies.

June 30, 2007 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

...it's hard not to be awed by the technological leaps of this production, and at their best his gags delve in to the realm of the surreal last visited by the Marx Brothers.

April 28, 2007 Full Review Source: Turner Classic Movies Online

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Sean Axmaker

Turner Classic Movies Online

Really funny moments happen with Jerry Lewis in all-girl rooming house.

June 12, 2005 Comment

Steve Crum

Video-Reviewmaster.com

A bizarre, sexually ambiguous, cantankerously skeptical burlesque on the ascent of feminine independence.

October 13, 2004 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine

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Eric Henderson

Slant Magazine

Creatively goofy thanks to his inspired insanity, Lewis is at his naughty best in this carousing comedy

June 23, 2004 Comment

Frank Ochieng

Movie Eye

Nicely mounted, interestingly done, but typically unfunny Lewis.

February 12, 2004 Comment

Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

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My second favorite Jerry Lewis movie. The guy was laugh out loud with tears funny. Even though his movies are corny by todays standards, I love them because I grew up watching them at my grandparents house. Jerry really paved the way for people like Adam Sandler and Will Ferrell.

November 24, 2009