Directed by:
George MarshallScreenplay:
Rod AmateauCinematography:
W. Wallace KelleyCast:
Jerry Lewis, Anne Francis, Eleanor Audley, Peter Lawford, Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez, Scatman Crothers, Frankie Darro, Kathleen Freeman, Henry Corden (more)Plots(1)
This comedy begins when Peter Ingersoll (Jerry Lewis) hears from Dr. Carter (Peter Lawford) that he has only a few months to live. Peter's wife Nancy (Anne Francis) suggests her husband spend his remaining days fishing, so Peter embarks on a world-wide expedition, fishing in the most exotic locales at every corner of the globe. After running up over $100,000 on his credit card, Peter is surprised to see Dr. Carter, who has followed him to Lisbon. The good doctor informs Peter that a mistake has been made; he is not going to die. However, the shock of his credit card debt almost does kill him. He and the good doctor agree he should feign his demise in order to collect on the life insurance. Peter goes along with the plan until he discovers his wife and doctor are in cahoots and plan to use the money for themselves. Lewis provides his legendary physical comedy that has made him an international star, most notably in France. (official distributor synopsis)
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