How to Smuggle a Hernia Across the Border
Synopsis
How to Smuggle a Hernia Across the Border is a 1949 American short comedy film directed by Jerry Lewis and starring Jerry Lewis, Janet Leigh, and Tony Curtis. The film was not released commercially. The film is based on a funny story about Dean Martin's wartime personal problems with hernia.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Don McGuire, Jerry Lewis
- Original Title
- How to Smuggle a Hernia Across the Border
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Gar-Ron Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Lewis
Don McGuire, Jerry Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
Don McGuire
Writer
Jerry Lewis
Writer
Jerry Lewis
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About How to Smuggle a Hernia Across the Border
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What is How to Smuggle a Hernia Across the Border about?
How to Smuggle a Hernia Across the Border is a 1949 American short comedy film directed by Jerry Lewis and starring Jerry Lewis, Janet Leigh, and Tony Curtis. The film was not released commercially. The film is based on a funny story about Dean Martin's wartime personal problems with hernia.
Who directed How to Smuggle a Hernia Across the Border?
How to Smuggle a Hernia Across the Border was directed by Jerry Lewis.
Who stars in How to Smuggle a Hernia Across the Border?
The principal cast of How to Smuggle a Hernia Across the Border includes Janet Leigh, Tony Curtis, Jerry Lewis.
When was How to Smuggle a Hernia Across the Border released and how long is it?
How to Smuggle a Hernia Across the Border was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 16m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for How to Smuggle a Hernia Across the Border?
How to Smuggle a Hernia Across the Border holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).