The Ladies Man
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Synopsis
After his girl leaves him for someone else, Herbert gets really depressed and starts searching for a job. He finally finds one in a big house which is inhabited by many, many women. Can he live in the same home with all these females?
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The Ladies Man (1961) - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-06-13
Top Cast
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Jerry Lewis
Herbert H. Heebert / Mama Heebert
Helen Traubel
Miss Helen N. Wellenmellon
Pat Stanley
Fay
Kathleen Freeman
Katie
George Raft
Himself
Harry James
Harry James
Marty Ingels
Himself
Buddy Lester
Willard C. Gainsborough
Gloria Jean
Gloria
Hope Holiday
Miss Anxious
Jack LaLanne
Himself
Westbrook Van Voorhis
TV Person to Person
Sylvia Lewis
Miss Cartilage
Dee Arlen
Miss Liar
Roscoe Ates
Pet Shop Owner
Francesca Bellini
Dancer
Jack Kruschen
Graduation Emcee Professor
Vicki Benet
Frenchie
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 28, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 27, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Richmond, Jerry Lewis, Mel Brooks
- Original Score
- Walter Scharf
- Original Title
- The Ladies Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Lewis
Bill Richmond, Jerry Lewis, Mel Brooks
Walter Scharf
W. Wallace Kelley
Stanley E. Johnson
Jerry Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Lewis
Director
Bill Richmond
Writer
Jerry Lewis
Writer
Edith Head
Costume Design
W. Wallace Kelley
Director of Photography
Stanley E. Johnson
Editor
Walter Scharf
Original Music Composer
Jerry Lewis
Producer
Mel Brooks
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ladies Man
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What is The Ladies Man about?
After his girl leaves him for someone else, Herbert gets really depressed and starts searching for a job. He finally finds one in a big house which is inhabited by many, many women. Can he live in the same home with all these females?
Who directed The Ladies Man?
The Ladies Man was directed by Jerry Lewis.
Who stars in The Ladies Man?
The principal cast of The Ladies Man includes Jerry Lewis, Helen Traubel, Pat Stanley, Kathleen Freeman, George Raft.
When was The Ladies Man released and how long is it?
The Ladies Man was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ladies Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ladies Man was composed by Walter Scharf.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ladies Man?
The Ladies Man holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).