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The Ladies' Man
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1hr 45min
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1961
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Paramount
Synopsis: Comedian Jerry Lewis began directing movies in 1960, and this often unkind satire on the nature of American womanhood is one of his early efforts in that regard. The rubber-legged, rubber-faced Lewis plays Herbert, a man who is despondent over the break-up of his romance. While looking for a job, he comes across an impressive mansion (built as a set at the cost of $350,000) filled with women of all types -- and lo and behold -- they need a handyman. So Herbert gets to reside with a bevy of women ... Full Synopsis
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The Ladies Man may not be Jerry Lewis' best film, as The Nutty Professor and a few others probably are more appropriate for that honor, but it certainly has its adherents, and with good reason. For one thing, Lewis is a bit more restrained than in some of his other films, although still far from what one would call subtle. For another, Ladies has a nicely surreal touch to it, with several moments that ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Herbert H. Heebert, Herbert H. Herbert
Helen Welenmelon
Miss Anxious
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