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The Nutty Professor

The Nutty Professor

What does he become? What kind of monster?

19636.51h 47m

Overview

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.

Directed by Jerry Lewis
Written by Bill Richmond, Jerry Lewis, Robert Louis Stevenson
Produced by Ernest D. Glucksman
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Top 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

Themes & Keywords

professorchemistrynerdalter egoteacherlovepotionjekyll and hydeplaying pianolibertinejazz bandnightclub entertainerteacher-student love

About The Nutty Professor

The Nutty Professor is a comedy, science fiction, romance film released in 1963 exploring themes of professor, chemistry, nerd, alter ego, teacher, love. Directed by Jerry Lewis, it stars Jerry Lewis, Stella Stevens, Del Moore. 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.

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