The Nutty Professor (1963)
What does he become? What kind of monster?
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
Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction, Romance
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: June 4, 1963
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
Screenplay
- Jerry Lewis
- Bill Richmond
- Robert Louis Stevenson (Original Story)
Music: Walter Scharf
Cinematography: W. Wallace Kelley
Editing: John Woodcock
Production: Paramount Pictures, Jerry Lewis Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: Italiano, Français, English
Original Language: en
Themes
Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks, Romantic Mishaps and Awkward Dating, Fun Romantic Stories
Keywords
professor, chemistry, nerd, alter ego, teacher, love, potion, jekyll and hyde, playing piano, libertine, jazz band, nightclub entertainer, teacher-student love
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Nutty Professor about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Nutty Professor?
- The Nutty Professor was directed by Jerry Lewis.
- Who stars in The Nutty Professor?
- The Nutty Professor stars Jerry Lewis, Stella Stevens, Del Moore, Henry Gibson, Kathleen Freeman, Richard Kiel.
- How long is The Nutty Professor?
- The Nutty Professor has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is The Nutty Professor?
- The Nutty Professor is a Comedy, Science Fiction, Romance film.
- Where was The Nutty Professor produced?
- The Nutty Professor was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Nutty Professor?
- The themes of The Nutty Professor include: Romantic Comedy and Love Sparks, Romantic Mishaps and Awkward Dating, Fun Romantic Stories.