Jerry Lewis is a lot like Benny Hill: He was a slapstick comedian in a time when slapstick was on its way out. A lot of Lewis' later films are simply a series of comic situations tied together with some occupational premise. The influence of the movies of Jacques Tati is obvious...
But, Lewis is a very good physical comedian. With a foil like Kathleen Freeman, he's even funnier. And, if your mood is right, even the "serious" part of the movie can be taken in a humorous vein.
Susan Oliver plays a patient with a slight anger problem. If she says anything in the movie that is not hatefully sarcastic and self indulgent, they probably dubbed over it later. Her part of the movie is perfect for when you want to go upstairs for a snack or simply to test the fast-forward button on your TiVO...
Watch this on for the comedy: Jerry gleefully brushing a patient's teeth then noticing his false teeth in a jar; falling down a laundry chute; chasing a man in a body cast; or, just empathizing with a patient. Not as good as "The Bellboy"... way better than "Hook, Line and Sinker"....
But, Lewis is a very good physical comedian. With a foil like Kathleen Freeman, he's even funnier. And, if your mood is right, even the "serious" part of the movie can be taken in a humorous vein.
Susan Oliver plays a patient with a slight anger problem. If she says anything in the movie that is not hatefully sarcastic and self indulgent, they probably dubbed over it later. Her part of the movie is perfect for when you want to go upstairs for a snack or simply to test the fast-forward button on your TiVO...
Watch this on for the comedy: Jerry gleefully brushing a patient's teeth then noticing his false teeth in a jar; falling down a laundry chute; chasing a man in a body cast; or, just empathizing with a patient. Not as good as "The Bellboy"... way better than "Hook, Line and Sinker"....