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Daybill movie poster for the 1963 science fiction comedy
"The Nutty Professor," which stars Jerry Lewis as both the timid Professor Julius Kelp and his suave, arrogant alter ego, Buddy Love.
Film Overview
Director & Writers: Jerry Lewis directed and co-wrote the film with Bill Richmond.
Plot: A parody of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the story follows Professor Kelp, a clumsy and bullied chemistry teacher who develops a serum to transform himself into a handsome, confident man to win the heart of his student, Stella Purdy.
Legacy: In 2004, it was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry for its cultural and historical significance.
Main Cast
Actor Role(s)
Jerry Lewis Professor Julius F. Kelp / Buddy Love / Baby Kelp
Stella Stevens Stella Purdy
Del Moore Dr. Mortimer S. Warfield
Kathleen Freeman Millie Lemmon
Howard Morris Mr. Elmer Kelp |
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