The Nutty Professor
The Nutty Professor

The Nutty Professor

What does he become? What kind of monster?

6.5(441 votes)
1963
1h 47m
Comedy
Science Fiction
Romance

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.

Production

Paramount Pictures, Jerry Lewis Productions

Cast

Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis

Professor Julius F. Kelp / Buddy Love / Baby Kelp

Stella Stevens

Stella Stevens

Stella Purdy

Del Moore

Del Moore

Dr. Hamius R. Warfield

Henry Gibson

Henry Gibson

Gibson, College Student

Kathleen Freeman

Kathleen Freeman

Millie Lemmon

Richard Kiel

Richard Kiel

Man in Gym (uncredited)

Norman Alden

Norman Alden

Football Player

Howard Morris

Howard Morris

Mr. Elmer Kelp

Elvia Allman

Elvia Allman

Edwina Kelp

Milton Frome

Milton Frome

Dr. M. Sheppard Leevee

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