The Jerry Lewis Films: An Analytical Filmography of the Innovative Comic [Library Binding]

James L. Neibaur (Author), Ted Okuda (Author)

Book Description

Release date: December 1, 1994 | ISBN-10: 0899509614 | ISBN-13: 978-0899509617 | Edition: 1St Edition

Using interviews with Jerry Lewis and many of his co-stars, this book analyzes his collaborative efforts with Dean Martin, his subsequent solo work, his writing and directorial careers, and more recent movies such as Hardly Working (1979) and The King of Comedy (1982). Comprehensive filmographic data are provided for each of the films, with cast and production credits, studio, release date, and running time. Lewis's own reflections on his work are included for many of the entries.

Editorial Reviews

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The ultimate tribute --The Intelligencer Record

A superior tome --Classic Images

The best book ever written about Jerry Lewis' movie work! Well-researched, smartly organized, and crisply written...essential --Roctober

About the Author

James L. Neibaur is a film historian and a professional educator. He is also the author of Arbuckle and Keaton (2007), The Bob Hope Films (2005) and The RKO Features (1994, reprinted in paperback in 2005. Chicago-based film historian Ted Okuda is also the author of The Monogram Checklist: The Films of Monogram Pictures Corporation, 1931-1952 (1999) and The Columbia Comedy Shorts: Two-Reel Hollywood Film Comedies, 1933-1958 (1998).

Product Details

• Library Binding: 295 pages
• Publisher: McFarland & Company; 1St Edition edition (December 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0899509614
• ISBN-13: 978-0899509617
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.9 x 9.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,590,611 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Artist Finally Gets the Proper Respect May 30, 2000

By C. Manson

Format:Library Binding

With all the other things on his plate--his charitable endeavors, stage performances--Jerry Lewis' impressive film career is often overlooked. The authors, with Mr. Lewis' cooperation, have done a commendable job putting this baby together. Jerry's comments at the end of each movie synopis/review are invaluable to admirers of this comic genius. Even Jerry Lewis' cinematic "failures" are infinitely more interesting than most actor/director's "successes." I value this book.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must! March 10, 2004

By Mark Ebert

Format:Library Binding|Amazon Verified Purchase

This book is a must for fans of Jerry Lewis, for students of film, for historians, and pop culture buffs!!

This is an especially wonderful publication for fans who don't want to dig up gossip, but simply want to appreciate the work of the entertainer they admire. This book is packed with information and wonderful black and white photos (many not avaliable anywhere else).

I appreciate that the authors dedicated the book to Mr. Lewis and it reads like a well-referenced and studied labor of love.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The Bible for the Lewis fan August 10, 2011

By MissLisa1970

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Well researched.
Well written.
Well done.

Perfect book for anybody wanting to know everything about every film of the genius that is Jerry Lewis.