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The Nutty Professor

"Well, any scientist who makes a girl like this can't be all mad."

1963-06-04 Comedy 1hr 47m

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.

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Storyline

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.

  • Released
    1963-06-04
  • Revenue
    n/a
  • Budget
    n/a
  • Runtime
    1hr 47m
  • Genre
    Comedy, Science Fiction, Romance
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English, Français, Italiano
  • imdb-logo
    6.6
  • Production
    Paramount Pictures, Jerry Lewis Productions

Crew

Jerry Lewis
Director
Jerry Lewis
Writer
Ernest D. Glucksman
Producer
Keywords:
professor chemistry nerd alter ego teacher love potion jekyll and hyde playing piano libertine jazz band nightclub entertainer arrogant male lead shy male lead teacher-student love meek man

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Cast

Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis
Professor Julius F. Kelp / Buddy Love / Baby Kelp
Stella Stevens

Stella Stevens
Stella Purdy
Del Moore

Del Moore
Dr. Hamius R. Warfield
Henry Gibson

Henry Gibson
Gibson, College Student
Kathleen Freeman

Kathleen Freeman
Millie Lemmon
Richard Kiel

Richard Kiel
Man in Gym (uncredited)
Norman Alden

Norman Alden
Football Player
Howard Morris

Howard Morris
Mr. Elmer Kelp
Elvia Allman

Elvia Allman
Edwina Kelp
Milton Frome

Milton Frome
Dr. M. Sheppard Leevee
Doodles Weaver

Doodles Weaver
Rube
Murray Alper

Murray Alper
Gym Attendant (uncredited)
Buddy Lester

Buddy Lester
Bartender
Med Flory

Med Flory
Football Player
Seymour Cassel

Seymour Cassel
Bored Man
Stephanie Hill

Stephanie Hill
Waitress (uncredited)
Marvin Kaplan

Marvin Kaplan
English Student
Skip Ward

Skip Ward
Football Player
Billy Bletcher

Billy Bletcher
Plumber (uncredited)
Robert Donner

Robert Donner
College Student (uncredited)
Art Gilmore

Art Gilmore
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

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Reviews for The Nutty Professor
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A Review by John Chard 9

Written by John Chard on 2020-04-22

Robert Louis Stevenson's story stripped bare. Jerry Lewis stars, directs, produces and co-writes (with Bill Richmond) this comedy take o... read more

Robert Louis Stevenson's story stripped bare. Jerry Lewis stars, directs, produces and co-writes (with Bill Richmond) this comedy take on Robert Louis Stevenson's Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The Nutty Professor is a film I adored as a child, and truth be told most of Jerry Lewis' films made a humorous mark in my spotty youth, but not many can now be viewed in adulthood and still tickle the rib cage with the same mirthful impact. The Nutty Professor still does to me now what it first did many many years ago. Reading some of the reviews around the internet you can see some people going a bit deeper than is really necessary, yes there are some interesting things to delve into if you so wish, (beauty skin deep, the meek rising, be yourself, social acceptance issues etc etc) but ultimately it's a comedy spin on the Dr. Jekyll & Mr Hyde story with Jerry Lewis in sublime pratfall mode. Lewis' reading of the "good & bad" side of one man is basically he expressing he himself, and he has great fun with both sides of the character. There's some very funny sequences along the way, reference Kelp's attempt at bulking up at the gym and jitterbugging at the dance, and all things build to the climax where common sense prevails as the heart strings get tugged and the smile lands firmly on the face. Joining Lewis in the froth broth as the love interest is Stella Stevens, who is not only socko sexy and gorgeous - splendidly attired in Edith Head's figure hugging costumes - she also proves to be great foil for both of Lewis' characterisations. Awash with Technicolor and comic vibrancy, The Nutty Professor is a classic case of comedic film making done with invention and a sheer willingness to entertain. 9/10

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A Review by John Chard

Robert Louis Stevenson's story stripped bare. Jerry Lewis stars, directs, produces and co-writes (with Bill Richmond) this comedy take on Robert Louis Stevenson's Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The Nutty Professor is a film I adored as a c...

reviewer avatar

A Review by John Chard 9

Written by John Chard on 2020-04-22

Robert Louis Stevenson's story stripped bare. Jerry Lewis stars, directs, produces and co-writes (with Bill Richmond) this comedy take on Robert Louis Stevenson's Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The N...

read more