Slapstick humor and visual gags have been a trademark of Jerry Lewis' work since his early days as a comedian, following in the footsteps of Chaplin, Keaton, and Laurel before him. In spite of this, Lewis was far from an innocuous clown. The Bellboy, The Ladies Man, The Errand Boy, and The Nutty Professor are just a few of the beloved masterpieces he produced, wrote, produced, staged, and directed in addition to his roles as actor and director.
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Slapstick humor and visual gags have been a trademark of Jerry Lewis' work since his early days as a comedian, following in the footsteps of Chaplin, Keaton, and Laurel before him. In spite of this, Lewis was far from an innocuous clown. The Bellboy, The Ladies Man, The Errand Boy, and The Nutty Professor are just a few of the beloved masterpieces he produced, wrote, produced, staged, and directed in addition to his roles as actor and director.
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