Money From Home (1953)

When a gambler's (Dean Martin) debts begin to mount, he agrees to help fix a horserace for a bookie (Sheldon Leonard) he owes money to. To this end, he enlists the help of his naïve animal loving cousin (Jerry Lewis). Based on a short story by Damon Runyon (GUYS AND DOLLS) and directed by George Marshall (DESTRY RIDES AGAIN). This is one of the weaker Martin and Lewis comedies. The attempt to squeeze them into a Runyonesque  format just doesn't work and the team's comedic style clashes with the material. There are still a few laughs to be had: Lewis disguised as a harem girl and another bit where he lip syncs to a radio as the station is constantly being changed. Originally shot in 3-D, the movie was their first color feature. I'm a huge Jerry Lewis fan but I must confess I found much of the film tedious. With Pat Crowley, Marjie Millar, Richard Haydn, Robert Strauss, Gerald Mohr and Juanita Moore.