Comedy ·Science Fiction ·Romance · United States of America · 1963 · 1h 47m

The Nutty Professor

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Director
Jerry Lewis
Cast
Jerry Lewis as Professor Julius F. Kelp / Buddy Love / Baby Kelp Stella Stevens as Stella Purdy Del Moore as Dr. Hamius R. Warfield Henry Gibson as Gibson, College Student Kathleen Freeman as Millie Lemmon Richard Kiel as Man in Gym (uncredited)
Crew
W. Wallace Kelley — Director of Photography John Woodcock — Editor Walter Scharf — Original Music Composer Bill Richmond — Writer Jerry Lewis — Writer Ernest D. Glucksman — Producer
Tagline

What does he become? What kind of monster?

Synopsis

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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Mood & Themes
professorchemistrynerdalter egoteacherlovepotionjekyll and hydeplaying pianolibertinejazz bandnightclub entertainer
Key Collaborators
Jerry Lewis Director W. Wallace Kelley Director of Photography John Woodcock Editor Walter Scharf Original Music Composer Bill Richmond Writer Jerry Lewis Writer Ernest D. Glucksman Producer Edith Head Costume Design
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