Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River

Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River (1968)

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Humorist Max Wilk scripted this listless film version of his book of the same name. Jerry Lewis plays George Lester, an American entrepreneur living in London. After a money-raising scheme fails, his wife Pamela (Jacqueline Pearce) threatens him with divorce. Trying to demonstrate his willingness to… More

G,
Directed By
Written By
Max Wilk
Genres
Classics, Comedy
In Theaters
Jun 19, 1968 Wide
Sony Pictures Entertainment

Critic Reviews

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    Dreary comedy, where the laughs are not forthcoming.

  • Ryan Cracknell, Apollo Guide

    A tame mix of jokes that haven't stood up over the years and misunderstandings that likely weren't all that funny to begin with.

  • Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

    Pretty funny Lewis vehicle. More controlled than most.

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