Comedy · United States of America · 1965 · 1h 39m

The Family Jewels

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Director
Jerry Lewis
Cast
Jerry Lewis as Willard Woodward / James Peyton / Everett Peyton / Julius Peyton / Eddie Peyton / Skylock Peyton / Bugs Peyton Donna Butterworth as Donna Peyton Sebastian Cabot as Dr. Matson Neil Hamilton as Attorney Jay Adler as Attorney Anne Baxter as Anne Baxter
Crew
W. Wallace Kelley — Director of Photography John Woodcock — Editor Pete King — Original Music Composer Jerry Lewis — Writer Bill Richmond — Writer Jerry Lewis — Producer
Tagline

Jerry is seven times nuttier in seven gems of character portrayal!

Synopsis

A young heiress must choose between six uncles, one of which is up to no good and out to harm the girl's beloved bodyguard who practically raised her.

Trailer The Family Jewels — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
parodyinheritanceuncle niece relationship
Key Collaborators
Jerry Lewis Director W. Wallace Kelley Director of Photography John Woodcock Editor Pete King Original Music Composer Jerry Lewis Writer Bill Richmond Writer Jerry Lewis Producer Edith Head Costume Design
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