The Family Jewels
“Jerry is seven times nuttier in seven gems of character portrayal!”
Synopsis
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.
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The Family Jewels ≣ 1965 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-08-25
Top Cast
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Jerry Lewis
Willard Woodward / James Peyton / Everett Peyton / Julius Peyton / Eddie Peyton / Skylock Peyton / Bugs Peyton
Donna Butterworth
Donna Peyton
Sebastian Cabot
Dr. Matson
Neil Hamilton
Attorney
Jay Adler
Attorney
Anne Baxter
Anne Baxter
Robert Strauss
Pool Player
Jesslyn Fax
Airline Passenger
Renie Riano
Airline Passenger
Herbie Faye
Joe
Norman Leavitt
Gas Station Attendant
Ellen Corby
Airline Passenger
Marjorie Bennett
Airline Passenger
Vince Barnett
Automobile Owner at Gas Station
Milton Frome
Pilot
John Hubbard
Pilot
Benny Rubin
Sign Painter
Gerald Mohr
Movie Actor
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerry Lewis, Bill Richmond
- Original Score
- Pete King
- Original Title
- The Family Jewels
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Jerry Lewis Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Lewis
Jerry Lewis, Bill Richmond
Pete King
W. Wallace Kelley
John Woodcock
Jerry Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Lewis
Director
Jerry Lewis
Writer
Bill Richmond
Writer
W. Wallace Kelley
Director of Photography
Edith Head
Costume Design
Jerry Lewis
Producer
Pete King
Original Music Composer
John Woodcock
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Family Jewels
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What is The Family Jewels about?
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.
Who directed The Family Jewels?
The Family Jewels was directed by Jerry Lewis.
Who stars in The Family Jewels?
The principal cast of The Family Jewels includes Jerry Lewis, Donna Butterworth, Sebastian Cabot, Neil Hamilton, Jay Adler.
When was The Family Jewels released and how long is it?
The Family Jewels was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Family Jewels?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Family Jewels was composed by Pete King.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Family Jewels?
The Family Jewels holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).