What does he become? What kind of monster?
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.
ComedyScience Fictionprofessorchemistrynerdalter egoteacherlovepotionjekyll and hydeplaying pianolibertinejazz bandnightclub entertainer
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Comic, effortless, resolved and spare.
- gravecomic
- effortlessdemanding
- resolvedopen-ended
- sparerichly built
- unpretentiousprestige
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Cast
- Jerry LewisProfessor Julius F. Kelp / Buddy Love / Baby Kelp
- Stella StevensStella Purdy
- Del MooreDr. Hamius R. Warfield
- Henry GibsonGibson, College Student
- Kathleen FreemanMillie Lemmon
- Richard KielMan in Gym (uncredited)
- Norman AldenFootball Player
- Howard MorrisMr. Elmer Kelp
- Elvia AllmanEdwina Kelp
- Milton FromeDr. M. Sheppard Leevee
Crew
- Jerry LewisDirector
- Jerry LewisWriter
- Bill RichmondWriter
- W. Wallace KelleyDirector of Photography
- Walter ScharfOriginal Music Composer
- John WoodcockEditor
- Ernest D. GlucksmanProducer
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Both comic, effortless, resolved.
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Both comic, effortless, classical in form.
The Wedding Singer 199878% alikeBoth effortless, classical in form, comic.
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Series · Both comic, effortless, resolved.
Weird Science 199473% alikeSeries · Both comic, effortless, unpretentious.
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