The Family Jewels
"Jerry is seven times nuttier in seven gems of character portrayal!"
Originally released in 1965. The Family Jewels is a comedy film. directed by Jerry Lewis.
Starring Jerry Lewis, Donna Butterworth, and Sebastian Cabot
Synopsis
A young heiress must choose between six uncles, one of which is up to no good and out to harm the girl's beloved bodyguard who practically raised her.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (70 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jerry Lewis
as Willard Woodward / James Peyton / Everett Peyton / Julius Peyton / Eddie Peyton / Skylock Peyton / Bugs Peyton
Donna Butterworth
as Donna Peyton
Sebastian Cabot
as Dr. Matson
Neil Hamilton
as Attorney
Jay Adler
as Attorney
Anne Baxter
as Anne Baxter
Robert Strauss
as Pool Player
Jesslyn Fax
as Airline Passenger
Renie Riano
as Airline Passenger
Herbie Faye
as Joe
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Jerry Lewis Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Family Jewels about?
A young heiress must choose between six uncles, one of which is up to no good and out to harm the girl's beloved bodyguard who practically raised her.
Who directed The Family Jewels?
The Family Jewels was directed by Jerry Lewis.
How long is The Family Jewels?
The Family Jewels has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was The Family Jewels released?
The Family Jewels was released on July 1, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Family Jewels?
The main cast of The Family Jewels includes Jerry Lewis, Donna Butterworth, Sebastian Cabot, Neil Hamilton, Jay Adler.