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The Family Jewels

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The Family Jewels
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1hr 40min
Genre:
Comedy
Released:
January 1, 1965
Director:
Jerry Lewis
Distributor:
Paramount
Starring:
Jerry Lewis, Sebastian Cabot, Donna Butterworth  ...more
Synopsis: As if one Jerry Lewis wasn't enough, The Family Jewels offers no fewer than seven Jerrys. Fans of Lewis will like the film. Others should be advised to steer clear of any and all French film festivals. The plot revolves around nine-year-old Donna Peyton (Donna Butterworth), who stands to inherit 30 million dollars. The catch: Donna must pick a new daddy from her late father's six closest male relatives. Lewis spends most of the film playing family chauffeur Willard Woodward, whom Donna loves above ... Full Synopsis
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Craig Butler, AMG Review
It would be hard for an objective appraiser to call The Family Jewels a gem, but this is a sentiment with which many ardent Jerry Lewis fans would clearly take issue. Lewis supporters probably wouldn't argue with the fact that Jewels is a very sloppy film, with continuity issues so blatant that they simply can't be ignored. They also probably would agree that the screenplay is little more than an excuse ... Full Review
Featured Cast
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Jerry Lewis
Bugs Peyton, Capt. Eddie Peyton, Everett Peyton, James Peyton, Julius Peyton, Skylock Peyton, Willard Woodward
Sebastian Cabot
Dr. Matson
Donna Butterworth
Donna Peyton
Gene Baylos
Circus Clown
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