Any Jerry Lewis Film Experts Out There?

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 4/13/06 at 1:55pm

I'm trying to remember a film of his I saw many years ago. I think he was older pretending to be young, or geeky pretending to be suave, and there is a scene (that may be a musical number) where he struggles to play tennis with a bunch of pretty young girls.

Anyone know which movie this is?
Updated On: 4/13/06 at 01:55 PM

[erikaamato]

Posted: 4/13/06 at 2:02pm

Could it be Cinderfella??? I'm taking a shot in the dark, here...

[erikaamato]

Posted: 4/13/06 at 2:07pm

Ah-HAH! I think I found it. You're Never Too Young from 1955.

"Grown-up Jerry poses as an 11-year-old lad in Dean Dean's girl school for this energetic remake of Billy Wilder's "The Major and the Minor" (1942) -- an irony and a consolation of sorts because Lewis would pass on another Wilder cross-dressing comedy, "Some Like It Hot" (1959). A memorable, wild-stepping production number on the tennis court, plus some swift shenanigans with villain Raymond Burr."

"Wilbur Hoolick (Jerry) is a barber's apprentice who unwittingly comes into the possession of the stolen Majuba diamond. From here it's pure pandemonium as Jerry, attempting to avoid the grasp of jewel thief and murderer Noonan (Raymond Burr), dresses up like an 11-year-old in a sailor suit and takes refuge in the girls' school where Bob Miles (Dean) is a teacher. Plenty of slapstick antics to delight the Lewis fans. Highlights include Noonan and Wilbur on the train, in a hysterically funny exchange between a supposed child and a jewel thief. This is a remake of THE MAJOR AND THE MINOR (1942)"

[BobbyBubby]

Posted: 4/13/06 at 2:07pm

I think that's it. Thanks Erika!

[erikaamato]

Posted: 4/13/06 at 2:14pm

You're very welcome. I used to love Jerry Lewis when I was a little girl. Thanks for bringing back some fond memories!