I had no problem at all finding a bootleg print of this film. And having SEEN it (as most have not) I can't fairly express what a masterwork it is.
First, one must detach the name "Jerry Lewis" from the many characters he plays in the film. This is not slapstick comedy.
Also the camera work is much more Richard Lester in "A Hard Days Night" than classic cinematography. It's a little crude, yes, but truly jolting for a "Jerry Lewis" film.
One can't help but wonder WHAT drove him to make such a markedly different movie. Let's be honest, this film is NOT for everyone. Yet, it is a vital record of a major actor who dared to take a chance.
As we know now, the camera negatives are in archival storage to be shown in 10 years. Until then, search around and you can find it. NOT a perfect copy but I don't regret a minute of watching it.
First, one must detach the name "Jerry Lewis" from the many characters he plays in the film. This is not slapstick comedy.
Also the camera work is much more Richard Lester in "A Hard Days Night" than classic cinematography. It's a little crude, yes, but truly jolting for a "Jerry Lewis" film.
One can't help but wonder WHAT drove him to make such a markedly different movie. Let's be honest, this film is NOT for everyone. Yet, it is a vital record of a major actor who dared to take a chance.
As we know now, the camera negatives are in archival storage to be shown in 10 years. Until then, search around and you can find it. NOT a perfect copy but I don't regret a minute of watching it.