The Nutty Professor
The Nutty Professor

Movie·1963·1h 47m

The Nutty Professor

What does he become? What kind of monster?

Country

United States of America

Language

Italian

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The Story

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.

Written By

Bill Richmond

Producer

Ernest D. Glucksman

Cinematography

W. Wallace Kelley

Music

Walter Scharf

Editor

John Woodcock

Themes

professorchemistrynerdalter egoteacherlovepotionjekyll and hydeplaying pianolibertinejazz bandnightclub entertainer

Production House

Paramount Pictures
Jerry Lewis Productions

Audience Score

65%

467 votes

Skip12%
Timepass27%
Go for it37%
Perfection24%

Where to watch

Region: IN

Rent

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// cast

Cast

Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis

Professor Julius F. Kelp / Buddy Love / Baby Kelp

Stella Stevens

Stella Stevens

Stella Purdy

Del Moore

Del Moore

Dr. Hamius R. Warfield

Henry Gibson

Henry Gibson

Gibson, College Student

Kathleen Freeman

Kathleen Freeman

Millie Lemmon

Richard Kiel

Richard Kiel

Man in Gym (uncredited)

Norman Alden

Norman Alden

Football Player

Howard Morris

Howard Morris

Mr. Elmer Kelp

Elvia Allman

Elvia Allman

Edwina Kelp

Milton Frome

Milton Frome

Dr. M. Sheppard Leevee

Doodles Weaver

Doodles Weaver

Rube

Murray Alper

Murray Alper

Gym Attendant (uncredited)

Buddy Lester

Buddy Lester

Bartender

Med Flory

Med Flory

Football Player

Seymour Cassel

Seymour Cassel

Bored Man

Stephanie Hill

Stephanie Hill

Waitress (uncredited)

Marvin Kaplan

Marvin Kaplan

English Student

Skip Ward

Skip Ward

Football Player

// crew

Crew

John Woodcock

Editor

Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis

Director, Writer

Walter Scharf

Walter Scharf

Original Music Composer

Ernest D. Glucksman

Ernest D. Glucksman

Producer

Bill Richmond

Bill Richmond

Writer

W. Wallace Kelley

Director of Photography

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