Not Just An Actor But Also A Director
In 1960, Jerry Lewis starred in The Bellboy. He brought the lead character Stanley to life, but he directed the movie as well. This marked the beginning of his new double duty as both the star and the director. In 1963, his hard work finally started to pay dividends. It was all worth it.
Not Just An Actor But Also A Director
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It Was A Raging Success
That was the year that The Nutty Professor came out in the United States. Like The Bellboy, Jerry Lewis also directed and starred in this comedy. This made people pay attention to his skills as a filmmaker. He must have been thrilled when it did well. The movie was a hit at the box office, ultimately making $19 million. This meant that it earned nearly thrice the budget.
It Was A Raging Success
