What does he become? What kind of monster?

Starring: Jerry Lewis, Stella Stevens, Del Moore, Kathleen Freeman, Med Flory, Norman Alden, Howard Morris, Elvia Allman

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"Here y'are, baby. Take this, wipe the lipstick off, slide over here next to me, and let's get started." - Buddy Love

Why watch this? It's fun watching Lewis switch back and forth, and struggle to keep his two very different personalities straight.

Plot Summary: Dr. Julius Kelp is a timid, accident-prone chemistry professor who struggles with social interactions and yearns for acceptance. Tired of being a laughingstock, Kelp experiments with a potent formula that transforms him into Buddy Love, a suave, confident, and handsome, but ultimately conceited, ladies' man. This transformation brings him success with women, including the beautiful student Stella Purdy, but it also creates chaos as the potion's effects are temporary and unpredictable.

Dad's Preview: For 20 years, Jerry Lewis was the king of comedy on film. He was a combination of out-of-control antics, zany characters and portraying the goofball loser. This film may be his best. It's a spoof of the Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde story. A nerdy, nearsighted scientist by day, Professor Kelp creates a potion that transforms him into his alter-ego: the suave Buddy Love. With manic hilarity, he switches roles each day, all while trying both to teach class and keep his bar ladies happy. I hope this movie will whet your appetite for more Jerry Lewis comedy.

Jerry Lewis Films; Paramount Pictures