The Family Jewels
The Family Jewels is a 1965 American comedy film. It was filmed from January 18 to April 2, 1965, and was released by Paramount Pictures on July 1, 1965. The film was co-written, directed, and produced by Jerry Lewis who also played seven roles in the film. Lewis' co-star, Donna Butterworth, made only one other film, Paradise, Hawaiian Style, with Elvis Presley. Gary Lewis & The Playboys have a cameo in which they sing "Little Miss Go-Go"; their hit song "This Diamond Ring" is also featured.
Plot
Donna Peyton is a ten-year-old girl who inherits $30 million from her industrialist father. Per terms of his will, Donna must choose one of her six uncles to become her new "father". Willard Woodward, the family chauffeur, takes Donna to all of her uncles to stay with them for two weeks. Donna's uncles are:
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| author | Jerry Lewis |
|---|---|
| director | Jerry Lewis |
| editor | John Woodcock |
| genre | comedy |
| keywords | chauffeur circus clown ford trimotor holmesian kill los angeles serve sherlock holmes surround switzerland united states world war ii |
| musicBy | Pete King |
| producer | Jerry Lewis |
| productionCompany | Jerry Lewis Productions |
| publisher | Paramount Pictures |