The Ladies Man (1961)

After being jilted by his fiancee, a recent college graduate (Jerry Lewis) swears off women forever. However, when he accepts a job as a houseboy, little does he know it's for a boarding house for aspiring actresses! Co-written (an uncredited Mel Brooks had a hand in the screenplay but walked off the movie after a disagreement with Lewis) and directed by Jerry Lewis (THE NUTTY PROFESSOR). One of Lewis's very best films and more appreciated now than when released. Once again, Lewis shows what a wonderful physical comedian he was (one sight gag had me giggling like a hyena). Make no mistake about it, this is Lewis's show all the way with the supporting players in his service. But the movie is almost stolen by the amazing standing set which needs to be seen to be believed. An impressive four story mansion (several rooms deep) that takes up an entire soundstage with a central lobby that allows for crane shots of the entire set. Among the massive cast: George Raft, Helen Traubel, Harry James, Madlyn Rhue, Kathleen Freeman, Hope Holiday, Jack Kruschen, Mary LaRoche, Joan Staley and Sylvia Lewis.