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The Family Jewels (1965)

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Release Date: Jul 1, 1965 Wide

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As if one Jerry Lewis wasn't enough, The Family Jewels offers no fewer than seven Jerrys. Fans of Lewis will like the film. Others should be advised to steer clear of any and all French film festivals. The plot revolves around nine-year-old Donna Peyton (Donna Butterworth), who stands to inherit 30 million dollars. The catch: Donna must pick a new daddy from her late father's six closest male relatives. Lewis spends most of the film playing family chauffeur Willard Woodward, whom Donna loves

Unrated, 1 hr. 40 min.

Classics, Comedy

Directed By: Jerry Lewis

Written By: Jerry Lewis, Bill Richmond

In Theaters: Jul 1, 1965 Wide

On DVD: May 8, 2007

Cast

Jerry Lewis
Bugs Peyton, Capt. Eddi...
Sebastian Cabot
Dr. Matson
Donna Butterworth
Donna Peyton
Gene Baylos
Circus Clown
Neil Hamilton
John Wyman
Jay Adler
Attorney
Milton Frome
Pilot
Robert Strauss
Pool Hall Owner
Herbie Faye
Joe
Marjorie Bennett
Passenger
Frances Lax
Passenger
Ellen Corby
Passenger
Renie Riano
Plane Passengers
Jesslyn Fax
Plane Passenger
Gary Lewis & the Playboys
In-Flight Film Clip
John Hubbard
Maurice Kelly
Michael Ross
Francine York
John Macchia
Douglas Deane
John Lawrence

Critic Reviews for The Family Jewels

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Since I find one Jerry Lewis too much, seven of them was way too much for me to handle.

July 25, 2007 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Jerry Lewis romp that gives him multiple characters for laughs.

June 29, 2005 Comment

Steve Crum

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With The Family Jewels, Lewis seems more willing than ever to acknowledge his own hostility towards being dismissed as a kids' entertainer.

October 19, 2004 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine

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Eric Henderson

Slant Magazine

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While I missed the usual pairing of Lewis & Martin - this film is certainly one of Lewis's best solo performances as he plays multiple characters. Quite entertaining.

May 10, 2008