The Family Jewels
Jerry is seven times nuttier in seven gems of character portrayal!
A lighthearted 1960s comedy built on Jerry Lewis's physical comedy and multiple character portrayals, centered on a young heiress navigating her eccentric uncles while protecting her beloved guardian.
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.
Essence
Ensemble
Jerry Lewis
Willard Woodward / James Peyton / Everett Peyton / Julius Peyton / Eddie Peyton / Skylock Peyton / Bugs Peyton
Donna Butterworth
Donna Peyton
Sebastian Cabot
Dr. Matson
Neil Hamilton
Attorney
Jay Adler
Attorney
Anne Baxter
Anne Baxter
Robert Strauss
Pool Player
Jesslyn Fax
Airline Passenger
Renie Riano
Airline Passenger
Herbie Faye
Joe
Norman Leavitt
Gas Station Attendant
Ellen Corby
Airline Passenger
Closest match
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same mood
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Go darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Something gentler
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Hidden gem
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
