Jerry Lewis physical comedy masterclass

    by Anissimov: Movies

    Jerry Lewis had an unparalleled ability to sell a reaction. His timing and facial expressions were truly one of a kind. Very few comedians have ever mastered physical comedy the way he did. This particular scene is a masterclass in silent reactions and perfect comic timing.

    Transcript (en)

    The so so We high Pleasant good day to you sir Welcome to Surefoot County And you were zipping right through that like you were a land missile Would I be too pushy, sir, if I asked for your license, please? I'm a chariot officer. I don't have my license. You don't have your license with you. How about that? I'm gonna have to ask you to step out of that car. Step right out of that car. That's a fine car. Right out of that car. Now slow and spread them. Turn around and spread them, man. Just spread them. Get those hands up there. I'm checking out. I spread them. I just got it. You can be worried about a ride, Monk.