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, 1 hr. 38 min.
Directed By
Jerry Paris
Written By
Max Wilk
Genres
Classics, Comedy
In Theaters
Jun 19, 1968 Wide
On DVD
Jul 8, 2003

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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