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The Family Jewels

The Family Jewels

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The Family Jewels

"Jerry is seven times nuttier in seven gems of character portrayal!"

1965

1h 39m

6.5(74 votes)

Comedy

Crime

Overview

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.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis

Willard Woodward / James Peyton / Everett Peyton / Julius Peyton / Eddie Peyton / Skylock Peyton / Bugs Peyton

Donna Butterworth

Donna Butterworth

Donna Peyton

Sebastian Cabot

Sebastian Cabot

Dr. Matson

Neil Hamilton

Neil Hamilton

Attorney

Jay Adler

Jay Adler

Attorney

Anne Baxter

Anne Baxter

Anne Baxter

Robert Strauss

Robert Strauss

Pool Player

Jesslyn Fax

Jesslyn Fax

Airline Passenger

Renie Riano

Renie Riano

Airline Passenger

Herbie Faye

Herbie Faye

Joe

Creative team

Directed by: Jerry Lewis
Written by: Jerry Lewis
Bill Richmond
Produced by: Jerry Lewis

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