The Nutty Professor, one of Jerry Lewis’ most celebrated comedies, will be released on Blu-ray by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment June 3 in a brand-new 50th Anniversary Collector’s Edition. Lewis directed, stars in, and co-wrote (with Bill Richmond) the parody of the classic “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” tale which was selected for the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress in 2004.
The four-disc Collector’s Edition is being released with personal input from Mr. Lewis, who has helped compile lots of entertaining extra content for this release. Highlights include a new featurette, Jerry Lewis: No Apologies, an intimate look at “The King of Comedy”; a 48-page book of the film’s original story boards; a 44-page book of excerpts from Jerry’s cutting script with personal notes; and a recreated “Being a Person” book, written by Jerry exclusively for the film’s crew. Adding to the offering is the very funny CD collection, Phoney Phone Calls, 1959-1972, with private prank calls secretly recorded by Lewis during those years.
The Nutty Professor 50th Anniversary Collector’s Edition will include the film in DVD format as well as Blu-ray, along with DVDs of two other well-known Lewis comedies: Cinderfella and The Errand Boy.
In a personal letter included with the new Blu-ray, Lewis notes, “[This] is a very special film with a lot of heart and soul. I thoroughly enjoyed the writing, directing, acting, editing, scoring and extensive promotion of the film. It is what I always dreamed of doing when I was growing up, watching Charlie Chaplin on the big screen. I am so happy to offer the unique elements of this collection for the first time, and I’m thankful to Warner Bros. and Paramount Pictures for the opportunity to collaborate on this great release of The Nutty Professor, my very special child.”
A Jerry Lewis Production, The Nutty Professor also stars Stella Stevens and features Del Moore, Kathleen Freeman and Howard Morris. Ernest D. Glucksman produced.
Special Features:
The Nutty Professor:
Cinderfella:
Commentary by Jerry Lewis and Steve Lawrence
Bloopers
Errand Boy:
Select Scene Commentary by Jerry Lewis and Steve Lawrence
Bloopers
Promo Spots
Theatrical Trailer