Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River (1968)
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George Lester (Jerry Lewis) is a daydreamer who tries the patience of his wife Pamela (Jacqueline Pearce) in this uneven comedy venture. Terry-Thomas plays an ambitious promoter who oils the mind of the ever-dreaming George, always searching for a way to capitalize on his latest scheme. Pamela puts up with her husband to the point of exasperation, before she realizes his unique personality is the reason she fell in love with him in the first place. Bernard Cribbins and Patricia Routledge also add their comedic touches to this British film.
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Cast
Jerry Lewis
as George Lester
as George Lester
Terry-Thomas
as H. William Homer
as H. William Homer
Jacqueline Pearce
as Pamela Lester
as Pamela Lester
Bernard Cribbins
as Fred Davies
as Fred Davies
Patricia Routledge
as Lucille Beatty
as Lucille Beatty
Nicholas Parsons
as Dudley Heath
as Dudley Heath
Michael Bates
as Dr. Spink
as Dr. Spink
Colin Gordon
as Mr. Hartford
as Mr. Hartford
John Bluthal
as Dr. Pinto
as Dr. Pinto
Sandra Caron
as Pinto's Nurse
as Pinto's Nurse
Margaret Nolan
as Spink's Nurse
as Spink's Nurse
Pippa Benedict
as Fern Averback
as Fern Averback
Harold Goodwin
as Six-Eyes Wiener
as Six-Eyes Wiener
Richard Montez
as Arab
as Arab
Henry Soskin
as Bearded Arab
as Bearded Arab
Al Mancini
as Portuguese Chauffeur
as Portuguese Chauffeur
John Moore (III)
as Digby
as Digby
John Barrard
as Zebra Man
as Zebra Man
Robbie Lee
as Bruce
as Bruce
Francisca Tu
as Chinese Telephonist
as Chinese Telephonist
Colin Douglas
as Barman
as Barman
Alexandra Dane
as Masseuse
as Masseuse
Nike Arrighi
as Portuguese Waitress
as Portuguese Waitress
Tatsuo Susuki
as Judo Man
as Judo Man
Christine Pryor
as Manicurist
as Manicurist
Molly Peters
as Heath's Secretary
as Heath's Secretary
Jerry Paris
as Baseball Umpire
as Baseball Umpire
Critic Reviews for Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River
All Critics (4) | Fresh (1) | Rotten (3)
Dreary comedy, where the laughs are not forthcoming.
March 22, 2012 | Rating: C- | Full Review…
A tame mix of jokes that haven't stood up over the years and misunderstandings that likely weren't all that funny to begin with.
January 26, 2004 | Rating: 54/100
Pretty funny Lewis vehicle. More controlled than most.
August 21, 2003 | Rating: 3/5
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