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MPAA Rating: NR Content Advisory: Adult Situations Movie Release: 1961 DVD Release: 10/12/2004 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV Audio Tracks: English, French Subtitles: English, Spanish SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 35 mins Studio: Paramount Members Wishing: 2 Genres: Comedy, Slapstick

Comedian Jerry Lewis began directing movies in 1960, and this often unkind satire on the nature of American womanhood is one of his early efforts in that regard. The rubber-legged, rubber-faced Lewis plays Herbert, a man who is despondent over the break-up of his romance. While looking for a job, he comes across an impressive mansion (built as a set at the cost of $350,000) filled with women of all types -- and lo and behold -- they need a handyman. So Herbert gets to reside with a bevy of women of various types, all under the supervision of Mrs. Wellenmelon (Helen Traubel). In the end, the set itself outtrumps them all. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide

Jerry Lewis - Herbert H. Heebert
Helen Traubel - Helen Welenmelon
Kathleen Freeman - Katie
Hope Holiday - Miss Anxious

Jerry Lewis became one of the biggest movie stars in the world thanks to his anarchic energy and his manic silliness. In 2004, Paramount released many of Lewis' most famous film on DVD. One of those discs, The Ladies Man, offers a widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of the film. English and French soundtracks have been rendered in Dolby Digital Mono. English and Spanish subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include a commentary track recorded by Lewis and his good friend singer Steve Lawrence that often lapses into stretches of silence. Also included are the original theatrical trailer, bloopers, footage of dance rehearsals for the film, and a public service announcement for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. This is a fine release that should thrill fans of the rubber-faced funnyman. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide