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| Jerry Lewis - The Legendary Jerry Collection (The Bellboy / Cinderfella / The Delicate Delinquent / The Disorderly Orderly / The Errand Boy / The Family Jewels / The Ladies Man / The Nutty Professor / The Patsy / The Stooge) | 
 enlarge | Directors: Jerry Lewis, Don Mcguire, Frank Tashlin, Norman Taurog
Actors: Jerry Lewis, Stella Stevens, Martha Hyer, Darren Mcgavin, Dean Martin
Studio: Paramount
Category: DVD
List Price: $59.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  39 reviews
Sales Rank: 5236
Format: Box Set, Black & White, Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: Unrated
Number Of Items: 10
Running Time: 946
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5.5 x 1.5
MPN: PARD036014D
ISBN: 1415715963
UPC: 097360360141
EAN: 9781415715963
ASIN: B000ANVQ4G
Theatrical Release Date: December 16, 1964
Release Date: October 25, 2005
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Product Description
Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 10/11/2005
Amazon.com
This 10-DVD boxed set is a delight for anyone afflicted with a susceptibility to the fractured antics of Jerry Lewis, or "Le Roi du Crazy" to the French. This set emphasizes Lewis's busy period after the breakup with Dean Martin, when he was exerting more influence over his vehicles (six of the titles are directed by Jerry himself) and almost single-handedly keeping Paramount Pictures propped up with his box-office take. The set curiously includes one of the Martin-Lewis pictures, 1953's The Stooge, which has echoes of the real-life vibe between Jerry and Dino. The other titles include Lewis's 1957 solo starring debut, The Delicate Delinquent, and his directing bow, The Bellboy (1960). The latter is an often-ingenious and plotless collection of gags with Jerry as a bellhop in Miami Beach's Fountainebleau Hotel. His character doesn't speak (making the connection with silent cinema more pointed), but in one uproarious sequence the obnoxious movie star "Jerry Lewis" comes to visit the hotel. The Ladies Man puts Lewis alone in a boarding house full of women. This film's bizarre sexual politics (and its amazing cut-away set) helps explain why French critics such as Jean-Luc Godard consider Lewis a cinematic genius--Godard actually borrowed the cut-away set idea for his film Tout va bien. The Errand Boy is a cascade of gags strung together on the set of "Paramutual Pictures," a movie studio that employs Lewis's klutzy gofer; it features one of Jerry's best musical miming routines. The Patsy is another good one, as nebbish Jerry is drafted into impersonating a famous deceased celebrity, but by 1965's The Family Jewels the inspiration is flagging a bit. Two of the titles are directed by Lewis's mentor, Frank Tashlin. Cinderfella works a sentimental variation on the fairy tale; it's slow and at times mawkish, but some of Lewis's physical stuff is top-notch. The Disorderly Orderly is livelier, with a hospital setting and some of Jerry's most inspired babbling. The box also includes Lewis's acknowledged high point, The Nutty Professor, in its special-edition form. Its Jekyll-and-Hyde story is still the funniest and weirdest premise Lewis ever had. There are other Lewis films out there, but this box is definitely the cream of the career. If some of the jokes haven't aged well (and those who can't stand his mugging won't be convinced even by this set), Lewis still seems a more interesting filmmaker than he's usually given credit for. Extras include some disappointing commentaries with Lewis and Steve Lawrence, plus a smattering of outtakes, some of them funny and/or revealing of Lewis's directing technique. --Robert Horton
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 ALL TIME FAVORITE COMEDY December 27, 2008
THIS IS THE ALL TIME BEST COLLECTION OF JERRY LEWIS! THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER ONE LIKE HIM!!!!! THE BEST........
 Perfect gift for Jerry Lewis' fans December 26, 2008
It's a complete collection of the best of comediant Jerry Lewis, it's great to remember those movies that convert him in one of a kind. If you are a fan or want to give to someone who does, it will be hours and hours of entertainment and laugh. Reccommended.
 Where is "Who's Minding the Store"?!?! December 12, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I guess it's my fault... I put "Who's Minding the Store" into the Amazon search field - and clicked SEARCH. This is the first match that came up. I assumed... being a collection of Jerry Lewis... that is was part of it. It isn't.
1. That alone is bad enough - not to inlcude what is one of his finest works...
2. Why does this come up as a match when there is nothing in this collection about that movie?
It's unfortunate...
Jerry Lewis 10 DVD October 15, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Merchandise came quickly. Packaging was excellent. Won't know the quality of the product until after Christmas, it's a gift.
Comedy Clown August 23, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
After the comedy team of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis spilit up, Lewis outshown his former partner in the late 1950 thru middle 1960s.
THese films showcase Lewis the clown, Lewis the comic genius and the madman.
Here are my favorites and the highlights of why I enjoyed these...
The Delicated Delinquent-I would assume it was written for Martin and Lewis. Darren McGavin played the older brother type Martin character. Whereas Lewis hammed it up as the Delinquent who turned into a rookie cop.
The Nutty Professor-Lewis comedic retelling of Dr Jekyll and Me Hyde. Dr Kelp was trying to create a youth formula, he created Buddy Love (a send up of Martin). Stella Steven as Miss Purdy is great in this role.Directed by Lewis, this film is a classic. Listen to the commentary track where Lewis and his friend Steve Lawrence banter about what this film was
The Family Jewels-Lewis directed this film with a script by Bill Richmond and Jerry. A rich young girl's father died. The court asks her to pick who she wants to live with from her six uncles. Lewis plays all six uncles and the child's body guard. I love the commentary track of this DVD. You can hear the insights as writer and director Lewis explain himself
Cinderfella-A male version of the Cinderella story with Lewis playing the Cinderfella role. One of the high lights is Ed Wynn as his fairy godfather. Written and directed by Ex-Warner Brother animator Frank Tashlin, Fella (Lewis) is more fleshed out as a character than most of Lewis other characters.
The Bellboy--The story behind the Bellboy according to the audio commentary was the director needed more time for Cinderfella. He told the studio give him 30 days. He was working doing his night club act in miami beach at the Fontainebleu. He wrote short visual gags with a silent Stanley the bellboy. There is also a running gag with writer/actor Bill Richmond playing a Stan Laurel character. There is no plot in the bellboy, but you will be entertained/ Also this is a Milton Berle cameo that is funny.
Most of these films have Lewis and actor/singer Steve Lawrence commentraies. Then Banter like two old friends talking about movies and you are just sitting at the table with them. When watch this over the film, the commentary give you better insight into what Lewis the filmmaker is all about. You can take film school or you will listen to these commentaries track and you will learn just the same.
There is a lot of archive materials on these DVD. Everything from trailers to outtakes, it is worth it for any film buffs
With these films, You can see why the French consider Lewis a comedy legend. I wish we would honor him for his film work.
Bennet Pomerantz AUDIOWORLD
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