There is a special kind of madness that comes with being a classic film fan. It’s not just about watching the movie; it’s about the search . For the past several weeks, my obsession has been laser-focused on one specific comedic artifact: Jerry Lewis’s 1965 technicolor romp, The Family Jewels .
If you are in —from the revival houses in San Diego to the film societies in Berkeley—keep your eyes open. Look for a faded yellow Paramount box labeled "The Family Jewels - 1965 - Reel 3 of 5." The Ask To the projectionist who worked the drive-in in Modesto in 1966: Did the plane sequence look real to you? To the retired TV editor in Hollywood: Did you cut those 12 minutes out for the 4:30 PM time slot? To the guy in the Bay Area with a basement full of cans: I’m not looking to buy. I just want to see it flicker on a screen one more time. Searching for- The Family Jewels 1965 in-All Ca...
Here is the log of my treasure hunt. For the uninitiated, The Family Jewels is peak 60s Lewis. He plays seven different roles (including a terrifyingly funny gangster and a dopey photographer). The plot follows a young heiress (Donna Butterworth) who must choose which of her six uncles—all played by Jerry—will be her guardian. There is a special kind of madness that
There is a special kind of madness that comes with being a classic film fan. It’s not just about watching the movie; it’s about the search . For the past several weeks, my obsession has been laser-focused on one specific comedic artifact: Jerry Lewis’s 1965 technicolor romp, The Family Jewels .
If you are in —from the revival houses in San Diego to the film societies in Berkeley—keep your eyes open. Look for a faded yellow Paramount box labeled "The Family Jewels - 1965 - Reel 3 of 5." The Ask To the projectionist who worked the drive-in in Modesto in 1966: Did the plane sequence look real to you? To the retired TV editor in Hollywood: Did you cut those 12 minutes out for the 4:30 PM time slot? To the guy in the Bay Area with a basement full of cans: I’m not looking to buy. I just want to see it flicker on a screen one more time.
Here is the log of my treasure hunt. For the uninitiated, The Family Jewels is peak 60s Lewis. He plays seven different roles (including a terrifyingly funny gangster and a dopey photographer). The plot follows a young heiress (Donna Butterworth) who must choose which of her six uncles—all played by Jerry—will be her guardian.