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{{Short description|1965 film by Jerry Lewis}}
{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name = The Family Jewels
| name = The Family Jewels
| image = The Family Jewels film poster.jpg
| image = The Family Jewels film poster.jpg
| director = [[Jerry Lewis]]
| director = [[Jerry Lewis]]
| writer = [[Jerry Lewis]]<br>[[Bill Richmond (writer)|Bill Richmond]]
| writer = Jerry Lewis<br>[[Bill Richmond (writer)|Bill Richmond]]
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| producer = Jerry Lewis
| starring = [[Jerry Lewis]]<br>[[Sebastian Cabot (actor)|Sebastian Cabot]]
| producer = [[Jerry Lewis]]
| starring = Jerry Lewis<br>[[Sebastian Cabot (actor)|Sebastian Cabot]]
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| music = [[Pete King (composer)|Pete King]]
| cinematography = [[W. Wallace Kelley]]
| cinematography = [[W. Wallace Kelley]]
| editing = [[John M. Woodcock|John Woodcock]]
| editing = John Woodcock
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| music = [[Pete King (composer)|Pete King]]
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| studio = Jerry Lewis Productions
| studio = Jerry Lewis Productions
| distributor = [[Paramount Pictures]]
| distributor = [[Paramount Pictures]]
| released = {{Film date|1965|07|01}}
| released = {{Film date|1965|07|01}}
| runtime = 99 minutes
| runtime = 99 minutes
| country = United States
| country = United States
| language = English
| language = English
| gross = $2,600,000 (US/ Canada rentals)<ref>This figure consists of anticipated rentals accruing distributors in North America. See "Big Rental Pictures of 1965", ''Variety'', 5 January 1966 p 6</ref><br>824,903 admissions (France)<ref>[http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=1&hl=en&prev=search&rurl=translate.google.com.au&sl=fr&u=http://www.boxofficestory.com/box-office-jerry-lewis-c22670213/16&usg=ALkJrhiU8mWX6GUEia0fMOxbyUP7InSMVQ Box office information for film in France] at Box Office Story</ref>
| gross = $2,600,000 (US/ Canada rentals)<ref>This figure consists of anticipated rentals accruing distributors in North America. See "Big Rental Pictures of 1965", ''Variety'', 5 January 1966 p 6</ref><br>824,903 admissions (France)<ref>[http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=1&hl=en&prev=search&rurl=translate.google.com.au&sl=fr&u=http://www.boxofficestory.com/box-office-jerry-lewis-c22670213/16&usg=ALkJrhiU8mWX6GUEia0fMOxbyUP7InSMVQ Box office information for film in France] at Box Office Story</ref>
}}
}}
'''''The Family Jewels''''' is a 1965 American [[comedy film]]. It was filmed from January 18 to April 2, 1965, and was released by [[Paramount Pictures]] on July 1, 1965. The film was co-written, directed, and produced by [[Jerry Lewis]] who also played seven roles in the film. Lewis' co-star, [[Donna Butterworth]], made only one other film, ''[[Paradise, Hawaiian Style]]'', with [[Elvis Presley]]. [[Gary Lewis & The Playboys]] have a cameo in which they sing "Little Miss Go-Go"; their hit song "[[This Diamond Ring]]" is also featured.
'''''The Family Jewels''''' is a 1965 American [[comedy film]]. It was filmed from January 18 to April 2, 1965, and was released by [[Paramount Pictures]] on July 1, 1965. The film was co-written, directed, and produced by [[Jerry Lewis]] who also played seven roles in the film. Lewis' co-star, [[Donna Butterworth]], made only one other film, ''[[Paradise, Hawaiian Style]]'', with [[Elvis Presley]]. [[Gary Lewis & The Playboys]] have a cameo in which they sing "Little Miss Go-Go"; their hit song "[[This Diamond Ring]]" is also featured.


==Plot==
==Plot==
Donna Peyton ([[Donna Butterworth]]) is a ten-year-old girl who inherits a $30,000,000 fortune from her millionaire industrialist father. Per terms of his will, Donna must choose one of her six uncles (all played by [[Jerry Lewis]]) to become her new "father". Lewis also plays Willard Woodward, the family [[chauffeur]] who takes Donna to all of her uncles to stay with them for two weeks. Donna's uncles are:
Donna Peyton is a ten-year-old girl who inherits $30 million from her industrialist father. Per terms of his will, Donna must choose one of her six uncles to become her new "father". Willard Woodward, the family [[chauffeur]], takes Donna to all of her uncles to stay with them for two weeks. Donna's uncles are:


*James Peyton, a ferryboat captain, her father's oldest brother who served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
*''James Peyton'', a ferryboat captain, her father's oldest brother who served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

*Everett Peyton, a famous circus clown who hates kids and has moved to [[Switzerland]] to avoid U. S. taxes.
*''Everett Peyton'', a famous circus clown who hates kids and has moved to [[Switzerland]] to avoid U. S. taxes.
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*Julius Peyton, a professional photographer who photographs female models.

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*Captain Edward "Eddie" Peyton, a pilot based in [[Los Angeles, California]] who owns his own airline ("Eddie's Airways, the Airline for the Birds") consisting of one plane, a [[Ford Trimotor]].
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*''Julius Peyton,'' a professional photographer who photographs female models.
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*Skylock Peyton, a [[Sherlock Holmes|Holmesian]] detective who loves tea and lived in England until he lost his passport and moved back to the [[United States]]. He is accompanied by his faithful companion, Dr. Matson ([[Sebastian Cabot (actor)|Sebastian Cabot]]) but Skylock pays more attention to a pool game in [[Robert Strauss (actor)|Robert Strauss]]'s pool parlour than to Donna.

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*Bugsy Peyton, a gangster who everyone believed killed by the mob. Only interested in Donna's inheritance, he kidnaps her. Willard rescues her by tricking the gangsters into believing they are surrounded by armed soldiers.
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*''Captain Edward "Eddie" Peyton'', a pilot based in [[Los Angeles, California]] who owns his own airline ("Eddie's Airways, the Airline for the Birds") consisting of one plane, a [[Ford Trimotor]]. When five elderly ladies book him for an emergency flight to Chicago he loses their luggage, accidentally eject-seats himself from the plane, and ends up flying in a circle and landing back in Los Angeles.

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*''Skylock Peyton'', a [[Sherlock Holmes|Holmesian]] detective who loves tea and lived in England until he lost his passport and moved back to the [[United States]]. He is accompanied by his faithful companion, Dr. Matson, but Skylock pays more attention to a pool game in [[Robert Strauss (actor)|Robert Strauss]]'s pool parlour than to Donna.

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*''Bugsy Peyton'', a gangster whom everyone believes was killed by the mob. Only interested in Donna's inheritance, he kidnaps her. Willard rescues her by tricking the gangsters into believing they are surrounded by armed soldiers.


The more time she spends with her uncles, the more Donna realizes that Willard should be her father: he was always a father to her even when her real father was still alive, because her father was too busy to spend time with her. Unfortunately the family lawyers will not allow her to choose Willard, insisting that she must choose one of her uncles. At the last minute, Uncle Everett shows up unexpectedly, asking Donna to choose him. To everyone's surprise, Donna agrees, and the two leave together. As they walk down the hallway, Donna reveals that she knows the truth: "Uncle Everett" is actually Willard in disguise. She recognized him because, as always, his shoes were on the wrong feet.
The more time she spends with her uncles, the more Donna realizes that Willard should be her father: he was always a father to her even when her real father was still alive, because her father was too busy to spend time with her. Unfortunately the family lawyers will not allow her to choose Willard, insisting that she must choose one of her uncles. At the last minute, Uncle Everett shows up unexpectedly, asking Donna to choose him. To everyone's surprise, Donna agrees, and the two leave together. As they walk down the hallway, Donna reveals that she knows the truth: "Uncle Everett" is actually Willard in disguise. She recognized him because, as always, his shoes were on the wrong feet.


==Cast==
==Cast==
* [[Jerry Lewis]] as Willard Woodward / James Peyton / Everett Peyton / Julius Peyton / Capt. Eddie Peyton / Skylock Peyton / 'Bugs' Peyton
* [[Jerry Lewis]] as Willard Woodward / James Peyton / Everett Peyton / Julius Peyton / Capt. Eddie Peyton / Skylock Peyton / Bugsy Peyton
* [[Donna Butterworth]] as Donna Peyton
* [[Sebastian Cabot (actor)|Sebastian Cabot]] as Dr. Matson
* [[Sebastian Cabot (actor)|Sebastian Cabot]] as Dr. Matson
* [[Neil Hamilton (actor)|Neil Hamilton]] as Attorney
* [[Jay Adler]] as Mr. Lyman, Attorney
* [[Jay Adler]] as Mr. Lyman, Attorney
* [[Anne Baxter]] as Actress in In-Flight Movie (uncredited)
* [[Ellen Corby]] as Senior Citizen Airline Passenger
* [[Gene Baylos]] as Circus Clown
* [[Benny Rubin]] as Sign Painter (uncredited)
* [[Scatman Crothers]] as Airport Worker (uncredited)
* [[Norman Levitt]] as Gas Station Owner (uncredited)


==Production==
==Production==
The character of Julius Peyton is similar to the character of Julius Kelp in Jerry Lewis' earlier film ''[[The Nutty Professor (1963 film)|The Nutty Professor]]'' (1963).<ref>{{cite web |last1=Zarum |first1=Lara |title=In “The Family Jewels,” Jerry Lewis Plays Seven Roles — And Slays All of Them |url=https://www.villagevoice.com/2017/08/21/in-the-family-jewels-jerry-lewis-plays-seven-roles-and-slays-all-of-them/ |website=The Village Voice |access-date=3 April 2023}}</ref>
Everett Peyton's clown make-up was devised by Jerry Lewis for ''[[3 Ring Circus]]''.{{citation needed|date=October 2014}} It was reused by Lewis a second time in ''[[Hardly Working]]''.{{citation needed|date=October 2014}}

The character of Julius Peyton is similar to the character of Julius Kelp in Jerry Lewis' earlier film [[The Nutty Professor (1963 film)|The Nutty Professor]].


==Home media==
==Home media==
The film was released twice on DVD. Paramount released it on October 12, 2004 and Warner Archive re-released the film on made-to-order DVD on June 20, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Family Jewels (Paramount)|url=http://www.wbshop.com/product/the+family+jewels+pmt+1000382995.do?sortby=ourPicks&from=Search|website=WBshop.com|publisher=[[Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.]]|accessdate=July 13, 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304050508/http://www.wbshop.com/product/the+family+jewels+pmt+1000382995.do?sortby=ourPicks&from=Search|archivedate=March 4, 2016}}</ref>
The film was released three times on DVD. Paramount released it on October 12, 2004 and January 5, 2021 and Warner Archive released the film on made-to-order DVD on June 20, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Family Jewels (Paramount)|url=http://www.wbshop.com/product/the+family+jewels+pmt+1000382995.do?sortby=ourPicks&from=Search|website=WBshop.com|publisher=[[Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.]]|access-date=July 13, 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304050508/http://www.wbshop.com/product/the+family+jewels+pmt+1000382995.do?sortby=ourPicks&from=Search|archivedate=March 4, 2016}}</ref>

==Reception==
On [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the film holds an 80% rating based on 5 reviews, with an average rating of 6.62/10.<ref>{{Citation|title=The Family Jewels|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/family_jewels|language=en|access-date=2021-11-06}}</ref>


==Legacy==
==Legacy==
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Latest revision as of 02:18, 4 September 2024

The Family Jewels
Directed byJerry Lewis
Written byJerry Lewis
Bill Richmond
Produced byJerry Lewis
StarringJerry Lewis
Sebastian Cabot
CinematographyW. Wallace Kelley
Edited byJohn Woodcock
Music byPete King
Production
company
Jerry Lewis Productions
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release date
  • July 1, 1965 (1965-07-01)
Running time
99 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$2,600,000 (US/ Canada rentals)[1]
824,903 admissions (France)[2]

The Family Jewels is a 1965 American comedy film. It was filmed from January 18 to April 2, 1965, and was released by Paramount Pictures on July 1, 1965. The film was co-written, directed, and produced by Jerry Lewis who also played seven roles in the film. Lewis' co-star, Donna Butterworth, made only one other film, Paradise, Hawaiian Style, with Elvis Presley. Gary Lewis & The Playboys have a cameo in which they sing "Little Miss Go-Go"; their hit song "This Diamond Ring" is also featured.

Plot

[edit]

Donna Peyton is a ten-year-old girl who inherits $30 million from her industrialist father. Per terms of his will, Donna must choose one of her six uncles to become her new "father". Willard Woodward, the family chauffeur, takes Donna to all of her uncles to stay with them for two weeks. Donna's uncles are:

  • James Peyton, a ferryboat captain, her father's oldest brother who served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
  • Everett Peyton, a famous circus clown who hates kids and has moved to Switzerland to avoid U. S. taxes.
  • Julius Peyton, a professional photographer who photographs female models.
  • Captain Edward "Eddie" Peyton, a pilot based in Los Angeles, California who owns his own airline ("Eddie's Airways, the Airline for the Birds") consisting of one plane, a Ford Trimotor. When five elderly ladies book him for an emergency flight to Chicago he loses their luggage, accidentally eject-seats himself from the plane, and ends up flying in a circle and landing back in Los Angeles.
  • Skylock Peyton, a Holmesian detective who loves tea and lived in England until he lost his passport and moved back to the United States. He is accompanied by his faithful companion, Dr. Matson, but Skylock pays more attention to a pool game in Robert Strauss's pool parlour than to Donna.
  • Bugsy Peyton, a gangster whom everyone believes was killed by the mob. Only interested in Donna's inheritance, he kidnaps her. Willard rescues her by tricking the gangsters into believing they are surrounded by armed soldiers.

The more time she spends with her uncles, the more Donna realizes that Willard should be her father: he was always a father to her even when her real father was still alive, because her father was too busy to spend time with her. Unfortunately the family lawyers will not allow her to choose Willard, insisting that she must choose one of her uncles. At the last minute, Uncle Everett shows up unexpectedly, asking Donna to choose him. To everyone's surprise, Donna agrees, and the two leave together. As they walk down the hallway, Donna reveals that she knows the truth: "Uncle Everett" is actually Willard in disguise. She recognized him because, as always, his shoes were on the wrong feet.

Cast

[edit]

Production

[edit]

The character of Julius Peyton is similar to the character of Julius Kelp in Jerry Lewis' earlier film The Nutty Professor (1963).[3]

Home media

[edit]

The film was released three times on DVD. Paramount released it on October 12, 2004 and January 5, 2021 and Warner Archive released the film on made-to-order DVD on June 20, 2013.[4]

Reception

[edit]

On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an 80% rating based on 5 reviews, with an average rating of 6.62/10.[5]

Legacy

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Several of the film's characters were caricatured in Will the Real Jerry Lewis Please Sit Down, an animated series.

References

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  1. ^ This figure consists of anticipated rentals accruing distributors in North America. See "Big Rental Pictures of 1965", Variety, 5 January 1966 p 6
  2. ^ Box office information for film in France at Box Office Story
  3. ^ Zarum, Lara. "In "The Family Jewels," Jerry Lewis Plays Seven Roles — And Slays All of Them". The Village Voice. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  4. ^ "The Family Jewels (Paramount)". WBshop.com. Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved July 13, 2013.
  5. ^ The Family Jewels, retrieved 2021-11-06
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