The Nutty Professor (1963)

06/04/1963 (US) • 1h 47m

Comedy, Science Fiction, Romance

What does he become? What kind of monster?

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Jerry Lewis

Professor Julius F. Kelp / Buddy Love / Baby Kelp

Stella Stevens

Stella Purdy

Del Moore

Dr. Hamius R. Warfield

Henry Gibson

Gibson, College Student

Kathleen Freeman

Millie Lemmon

Richard Kiel

Man in Gym (uncredited)

Norman Alden

Football Player

Howard Morris

Mr. Elmer Kelp

Elvia Allman

Edwina Kelp


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

professor

chemistry

nerd

alter ego

teacher

love

potion

jekyll and hyde

playing piano

libertine

jazz band

nightclub entertainer

teacher-student love

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