Jerry Lewis |
Intergalactic visitor Kreton (Jerry Lewis of The Patsy) has a fascination with Earth and attaches himself to a family that consists of businessman Roger Spelding (Fred Clark), wife Rheba (Lee Patrick), and daughter Ellen (Joan Blackman), whose horny boyfriend is Conrad (Earl Holliman of Hot Spell). Apparently Kreton's race has given up sex eons ago so he is fascinated whenever Ellen and Conrad make out. Roger has a neighbor named Mayberry (Gale Gordon), who is convinced the earth is being visited by flying saucers and extraterrestrials, which Roger thinks is utter poppycock until Kreton shows off his abilities. For one thing, whenever Roger or anyone else tries to tell anyone the truth about their visitor, all that comes out of their mouths is "Mary Had a Little lamb." Despite the irritation that Kreton may cause him, Roger appreciates it when he helps him with his boss, Abercrombie (Jerome Cowan). But it isn't long before the authorities take an interest in Kreton ...
Lee Patrick, Jerry Lewis, and Fred Clark |
Verdict: Highly imperfect and often silly, but cute and well-acted as well. **3/4.
2 comments:
...if you can stand more than a few minutes of Lewis, mugging and scene stealing. Felt the same way about Jim Carrey until he started doing more dimensional roles and I got to like him. But Jerry didn't do too much serious acting other than that late-career Scorsese, which I also don't like!
-Chris
Ha! Haven't seen that flick in years. Yes, Lewis is definitely an acquired taste. I think Carrey stole most of his early schtick from Jerry.
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