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It's Only Money
Lester is a clumsy and awkward TV repair man who is nevertheless gifted technically. In helping out a friend, he is drawn into a mystery involving a missing heir in a rich family. He begins to notice little things, like how much those family portraits look like him. Surely..no..he can't be...can he ?
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Plot Summary
Lester Marsh, a television repairman with an extreme fear of everything, inherits a vast fortune from a distant relative. However, to claim his inheritance, he must first travel to South America to sign the papers. Along the way, he is pursued by greedy relatives and a host of shady characters who all want a piece of his newfound wealth. Lester must overcome his phobias and outsmart his pursuers to secure his fortune.
Critical Reception
It's Only Money is a typical Jerry Lewis comedy from the early 1960s, characterized by slapstick humor, a convoluted plot, and Lewis's signature man-child persona. While not critically acclaimed, it was a popular film with audiences who enjoyed Lewis's comedic style and his ability to find humor in absurd situations. Critics at the time often found the humor simplistic, but acknowledged Lewis's immense popularity.
What Reviewers Say
Jerry Lewis delivers his trademark physical comedy and comedic antics.
The plot is a standard chase comedy, relying heavily on Lewis's persona.
Features a supporting cast that plays effectively off Lewis's chaos.
Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a fun and amusing Jerry Lewis vehicle, appreciating his energetic performance and the silly, escapist humor. Some viewers noted that while predictable, the movie serves its purpose as lighthearted entertainment.
Fun Fact
The film's climax involves a large, elaborate chase sequence through a South American city, filled with various comedic mishaps and gags characteristic of Jerry Lewis's work.
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