Actors: Jerry Lewis, Stella Stevens (I), Kathleen Freeman, Med Flory, Norman Alden, Howard Morris (I)
Director: Jerry Lewis
Language: ENGLISH: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 24-bit), ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Mono, FRENCH: Dolby Digital Mono, SPANISH: Dolby Digital Mono
Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
Region: Region Free Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Number of Discs: 5 (BD / 3 DVD / CD)
Rating: Not Rated
Orig. Release Date: 1963 Studio: Warner Bros. Release Date: 6/3/2014 Run Time: 107 Min. Includes: - Recreated "Being A Person" book 96-pages made up of drawings and quotes inspired/written by Jerry Lewis and drawn by his personal illustrator. 250 copies of this book were originally made and distributed to members of the cast and crew of The Nutty Professor after the director heard of general conflicts among them.
- CD: Phoney Phone calls 1959-1972: Years before the Jerky Boys were harassing unwitting shop clerks, housewives and businessmen, Lewis perfected the art, as these recordings show. Released in 2001 on the Sin-Drome label, this is a collection of private prank calls secretly recorded by Jerry Lewis over the years.
- 48-Page Storyboard Book
- 44-Page Cutting Script with Jerry's notes
- Directors Letter: A letter specially written by Jerry to present this new collection
Blu-ray extras: - Commentary with Jerry Lewis and Steve Lawrence:
Recorded in 2004, this commentary is a conversation between old
friends, with Lawrence acting as prompter and interviewer. Their
discussion ranges over the origin of the project, the production
process, casting, scoring, the film's reception and what Lewis would do
differently if he had the chance.
- Jerry Lewis: No Apologies
(1080p; 1.78:1; 20:56): This documentary short catches up with Lewis at
the age of 87 as he continues to perform before a live audience at the
Southpoint Hotel, Casino and Spa in Las Vegas. Interspersed with clips
from the show are recent interview segments, with an emphasis on The Nutty Professor, and conversations at a pre-show dinner with son Chris and family friends.
- The Nutty Professor: Perfecting the Formula (480i; 1.33:1; 15:46): In this 2004 short, Lewis discusses the origin and creation of The Nutty Professor, including the source of the distinctive voice of Julius Kelp. Other participants include James Neibaur, co-author of The Jerry Lewis Films, Lewis' son Chris and Stella Stevens.
- Jerry Lewis at Work
(480i; 1.33:1; 29:59): With James Neibaur as the primary source, this
featurette reviews Lewis' early solo film career and his move into
directing. Connie Stevens, who appeared with him in Rock-a-Bye Baby, also participates.
- Deleted Scenes (480i; 1.33:1; 6:48): A "play all" function is included.
- Kelp Dreams of What His Formula Will Do
- Kelp Mistakes Kid for Bowling Ball
- Buddy Love Takes Requests
- Gary Lewis Cameo
- Sultry Sheila Entrance
- Promos
(480i; 1.33:1; 4:16): A "play all" function is included. Stevens
appears as herself; Lewis appears both as himself and in character.
- Jerry and Stella, Promo 1 & 2
- Jerry and Stella, Promo 3 & 4
- Jerry and Stella, Promo 5 & 6
- Bloopers (480i; 1.33:1; 13:29): A "play all" function is included.
- Kelp as Baby
- Stella Plays Gag
- Kelp Walks Down the Hall
- Dr. Warfield Does Shakespeare
- Kelp Walks into Gym
- Jerry Lewis Directs Stella Stevens
- Stella Walks into the Purple Pit
- Towel Gag
- Make-Out Spot
- Del Moore with Black Teeth Gag
- Kelp Visits Doctor
- Kelp with Hangover
- Kelp Longs for Stella
- Kelp and Stella Crack Up
- Jerry at Movieland Wax Museum with Commentary by Son Chris Lewis (480i; 1.33:1; 0:45): The 1973 dedication of the Julius Kelp character at the Wax Museum.
- Test Footage (480i; 1.33:1).
- Kelp Screen Test (0:46).
- Dr. Warfield Screen Test (1:47)
- Other Footage: Kelp Calls His Father (480i; 1.33:1; 3:05): An alternate (and longer) version of the scene in the film. In black-and-white.
- Theatrical Trailer (480i; 1.78:1, enhanced; 2:13)
DVD - The Nutty Professor DVD
- Cinderfella DVD: Includes commentary and bloopers.
- The Errand Boy DVD: Includes commentary, bloopers, promos and trailer.
- Phoney Phone Calls 1959-1972 CD: A collection of Jerry Lewis phone call pranks, including one recorded live on TV on April 5, 1963.
Extras: - Instruction book for "being a person": Lewis wrote this short illustrated book as a gift for the crew of The Nutty Professor.
- The Storyboards: A book with extensive reproductions of the film's storyboards, plus color renderings of specific scenes and photographs.
- The Nutty Professor script:
Excerpts from the script, with extensive handwritten notes, as well as
photographs and a reproduction of the survey card from test screenings.
- A Personal Message from Jerry Lewis.
Nerdy chemistry professor Julius Kelp develops a miracle potion that transforms him into a shocking alter ego.
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