Jerry Lewis - The Legendary Jerry Collection (The Bellboy / Cinderfella / The Delicate Delinquent / The Disorderly Orderly / The Errand Boy / The Family Jewels / The Ladies Man / The Nutty Professor / The Patsy / The Stooge) DVD
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
Brand: Paramount
EAN: 9781415715963
Format: Box set, Black & White, Color, DVD, NTSC
ISBN: 1415715963
Label: Paramount
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageDolby Digital 2.0 MonoEnglishSubtitledSpanishSubtitled
Manufacturer: Paramount
MPN: PARD036014D
Number Of Items: 10
Publisher: Paramount
Region Code: 1
Release Date: October 25, 2005
Running Time: 946 minutes
Studio: Paramount
Theatrical Release Date: December 16, 1964
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Genre: Feature Film-Comedy
Rating: NR
Release Date: 25-OCT-2005
Media Type: DVD
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This 10-DVD boxed set is a delight for anyone afflicted with a susceptibility to the fractured antics of Jerry Lewis, or "Le Roi du Crazy" to the French. This set emphasizes Lewis's busy period after the breakup with Dean Martin, when he was exerting more influence over his vehicles (six of the titles are directed by Jerry himself) and almost single-handedly keeping Paramount Pictures propped up with his box-office take. The set curiously includes one of the Martin-Lewis pictures, 1953's The Stooge, which has echoes of the real-life vibe between Jerry and Dino.
The other titles include Lewis's 1957 solo starring debut, The Delicate Delinquent, and his directing bow, The Bellboy (1960). The latter is an often-ingenious and plotless collection of gags with Jerry as a bellhop in Miami Beach's Fountainebleau Hotel. His character doesn't speak (making the connection with silent cinema more pointed), but in one uproarious sequence the obnoxious movie star "Jerry Lewis" comes to visit the hotel.
The Ladies Man puts Lewis alone in a boarding house full of women. This film's bizarre sexual politics (and its amazing cut-away set) helps explain why French critics such as Jean-Luc Godard consider Lewis a cinematic genius--Godard actually borrowed the cut-away set idea for his film Tout va bien. The Errand Boy is a cascade of gags strung together on the set of "Paramutual Pictures," a movie studio that employs Lewis's klutzy gofer; it features one of Jerry's best musical miming routines. The Patsy is another good one, as nebbish Jerry is drafted into impersonating a famous deceased celebrity, but by 1965's The Family Jewels the inspiration is flagging a bit.
Two of the titles are directed by Lewis's mentor, Frank Tashlin. Cinderfella works a sentimental variation on the fairy tale; it's slow and at times mawkish, but some of Lewis's physical stuff is top-notch. The Disorderly Orderly is livelier, with a hospital setting and some of Jerry's most inspired babbling. The box also includes Lewis's acknowledged high point, The Nutty Professor, in its special-edition form. Its Jekyll-and-Hyde story is still the funniest and weirdest premise Lewis ever had. There are other Lewis films out there, but this box is definitely the cream of the career. If some of the jokes haven't aged well (and those who can't stand his mugging won't be convinced even by this set), Lewis still seems a more interesting filmmaker than he's usually given credit for. Extras include some disappointing commentaries with Lewis and Steve Lawrence, plus a smattering of outtakes, some of them funny and/or revealing of Lewis's directing technique. --Robert Horton
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Great movie buy if you like Jerry Lewis and want to add to your collection.
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I bought this for my son for Christmas I am sure he will love it. The DVD came quickly.
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These movies brought me back to when I was younger and I would promise to clean my room if I was allowed to watch these movies. I loved them.
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For the price, GRAB THIS WHILE YOU CAN!! If you love Jerry Lewis, if you are his movie fan, or would like to see some of the work of this comedic genius! Jerry was an innovative Hollywood director as well, and we can thank him for the camera mounted monitor. He came up with it. From the wild stage set of "The Ladies's Man" to the classic Martin & Lewis romp in "THe Stooge" you'll love the comedy in this set! If you've never seen "The Bellboy" I guarentee you've never saw anything produced like it. ... Read More
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In The Nutty Professor Jerry Lewis is brilliant! What a wonderful story line. His acting is superb. The Bellboy was ok. As it says at the beginning, there is no story - but if you love Jerry Lewis, you will enjoy this movie just because he is in it. I am so happy to have all 10 movies in one collection. Can't wait to watch them all.
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