- Actors: Jerry Lewis, Alex Gerry, Bob Clayton, Sonnie Sands, Eddie Shaeffer
- Directors: Jerry Lewis
- Writers: Jerry Lewis
- Producers: Jerry Lewis, Ernest D. Glucksman
- Classification: U
- Studio: Imc Vision
- VHS Release Date: 21 Jan 2000
- Run Time: 72 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004CI8C
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 19,851 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
An unusual film for Jerry Lewis as there is not a set story line. Just a showcase of side-splitting gags, jokes and Lewis gems. This was his directorial debut which is reflected in a more relaxed crazy style. A must for all fans of Jerry Lewis and an enjoyable video for anyone who recognises true comic genius.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
I saw and instantly bought this just after seeing "Four Rooms" when quentin tarrantino himself recommends it! Jerry Lewis' character in this film is i would wager where tarrantino got the idea of the persona for "Ted"! which is an excellent match if you see both of these 2 movies! as for the film itself though.. it is Such a cool film it's terrible i'm not allowed to give more stars! Such amazing filming techniques are used during this film, and lewis' acting is an absolute marvel to watch! for an old film.. there aren't any "old jokes" or "used to death" sequences! this is what today's movie business needs to take heed from! this was the age when actors put themselves in pain to get the laugh or the scene just right! todays actors should learn something!
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Funny for its time :-)
12 April 2008
Format:DVD
By today's standards, this may not be considered an outrageously funny movie - back in the day, I can see that this would have been hilarious. I really love Jerry Lewis and it's one of the better roles I've seen him in. He doesn't have too much of a dialogue in this - whenever he is playing the bellboy character Stanley, he only whistles and uses his facial expressions to emote his clumsiness.
The only scene where I truly laughed out loud, was when he was in charge of the bellboy desk for a short time and one of the four phones would ring. Do you think he knew which phone to answer? Of course not. Other than that, it was good throughout but just not as funny as I would have hoped. He is a genius for sure, but I prefer him doing his crazy voices. Even so, I'd recommed this to his fans, as I'm sure they'll definately enjoy it.
The only scene where I truly laughed out loud, was when he was in charge of the bellboy desk for a short time and one of the four phones would ring. Do you think he knew which phone to answer? Of course not. Other than that, it was good throughout but just not as funny as I would have hoped. He is a genius for sure, but I prefer him doing his crazy voices. Even so, I'd recommed this to his fans, as I'm sure they'll definately enjoy it.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
A Beginning
2 Sep 2003
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This film occurred when Jerry Lewis needed a summer movie, Paramount wanted to release "Cinderfella", but Lewis insisted that wait for the Christmas season. Therefore, on a shoe-string budget he created his first masterpiece as actor, director, producer, and writer all on one film (with "The Ladies' Man", "The Nutty Professor", and other notables to follow). The film promises--from the beginning--to be about "fun", no more, no less. Indeed, it is pretty much a romp through sketches involving Stanley, a bellboy. Nevertheless, Lewis couldn't help added some social commentary, and the scene where he plays himself is among one of cinema's finest moments. Certainly not his best work--overall--but a great start to what is a lavish solo career.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
The Bellboy
1 Dec 2007
Format:DVD
The start of the funny parodies. Every scene is funny, Lewis has very different versatile roles in this movie.
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