The Family Jewels

"Jerry is seven times nuttier in seven gems of character portrayal!"

Oct 4 1965 Approved 1h 39m
Comedy

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.

Plot

Nine-year-old Donna Peyton is orphaned when her father dies and leaves her with a $30 million fortune. Her late father's attorney, John Wyman, explains that she must visit each of her six uncles (all played by Jerry Lewis) and decide which of them will become her new "father."

Written by

Jerry Lewis, Bill Richmond

Directed by

Jerry Lewis

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Paramount

Languages

English, Italiano

Awards

3 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
2,599
Average Rating
6.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA