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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
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1965
Runtime1h 39m
LanguageItalian
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Crime
Votes73
DirectorJerry Lewis
WritersJerry Lewis, Bill Richmond
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Family Jewels
About The Family Jewels
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.
Directed by Jerry Lewis, The Family Jewels leans on a strong ensemble — Jerry Lewis, Donna Butterworth, Sebastian Cabot — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1965.
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