Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis
2011 · 115 MIN · IMDB 7.2 · 373 VOTES · DIR. Gregg Barson
Overview
It will surprise few to discover that star of stage and screen Jerry Lewis has sought to amuse others since he was five years old. Since that early age, audiences split their sides watching his wacky antics, whilst wannabe comics aspired to his prolific career, from his solo work to his double act with Dean Martin. Indeed, many of his famous fans share stories of affection and admiration for the now 86-year-old performer and filmmaker in Gregg Barson’s documentary. Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino, Eddie Murphy and Jerry Seinfeld are among those waxing lyrical about Lewis’ particular brand of genius, and his place in the annals of history. Including a cavalcade of hilarious clips from eight decades in the spotlight, Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis examines the icon and his influence, and is essential viewing for aficionados of the man and his legacy.
Dialogue Timeline — 2,148 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:00:11 (drumroll)
00:06:21 - Woman: How do you do? - Lewis: How do you do?
00:10:57 I said, "What the hell are you talking about?
00:16:27 Carol Burnett: He's a very gifted genius.
00:21:08 because not everybody can do that.
00:26:07 It was his humor.
00:30:24 you know, one of the essential things to know about.
00:34:45 I don't have any qualms
00:39:04 (recording playing) ## Be my life ##
00:43:47 When you're that guy
00:47:57 marketing campaign on that
00:52:50 He said, "Stay there."
00:57:53 The Marx Brothers, when they had the right writer
01:02:08 "This is what I do. Come and look at it. I'm proud of it."
01:06:17 as Professor Kelp after the explosion
01:10:51 His comic books rocked.
01:16:07 "He what?" Bang!
01:20:49 - Yeah. - Yeah.
01:25:13 Woman: On Myspace, they asked
01:32:17 and I Mickey-Moused it
01:37:36 (laughter and applause)
01:42:08 Seinfeld: He came up with the character of Buddy Love.
01:46:29 He said, "I want you to play that character."
01:50:52 his films and his television shows.