The Nutty Professor
“What does he become? What kind of monster?”
1963•1h 47m•6.5•Released
ComedyScience Fiction
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.
Director
Jerry Lewis
Writer
Jerry Lewis, Bill Richmond
Languages
English, Italian, French
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Cast
Jerry Lewis
Professor Julius F. Kelp / Buddy Love / Baby Kelp
Stella Stevens
Stella Purdy
Del Moore
Dr. Hamius R. Warfield
Henry Gibson
Gibson, College Student
Kathleen Freeman
Millie Lemmon
Richard Kiel
Man in Gym (uncredited)
Norman Alden
Football Player
Howard Morris
Mr. Elmer Kelp
Elvia Allman
Edwina Kelp
Milton Frome
Dr. M. Sheppard Leevee
Doodles Weaver
Rube
Murray Alper
Gym Attendant (uncredited)
Buddy Lester
Bartender
Med Flory
Football Player
Seymour Cassel
Bored Man
Production
Company
Paramount Pictures
Company
Jerry Lewis Productions
Producer
Ernest D. Glucksman
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