Eminently versatile, two-time Oscar® winner Jack Lemmon (Save the Tiger [Best Actor], 1973; Mr. Roberts [Best Supporting Actor], 1955) was an actor's actor - the sort who made it look easy as he lit up the screen in everything from powerful dramas to irresistible comedies. Now for the first time on DVD are five of his best-loved Columbia comedy classics, along with a must-see bonus disc hosted by Jack's son and biographer, Chris Lemmon. This disc features intimate interviews with friends and colleagues plus never-before-seen personal photos. Included in this exclusive collection are Phffft!, featuring Kim Novak with a script by George Axelrod (Breakfast at Tiffany's); Operation Mad Balland The Notorious Landlady featuring Fred Astaire, both co-written by Blake Edwards (The Pink Panther); and, from writer/ director David Swift (Pollyanna), Under the Yum Yum Tree and Good Neighbor Sam. It's pure comic gold - with a twist of Lemmon!
Included in this set are:
Phfft! (1954) – When their marriage finaly goes “Phffft!”, Nina and Robert get a divorce – only to discover that, like it or not, some people are just meant to be together. 88 minutes. Co-starring Kim Novak and Judy Holliday.
Operation Mad Ball (1957) – In this wacky military spoof, Lemmon plays a terminally bored Army private waging a war of wits as he tries to throw a party under th nose of his obnoxious commanding officer. 104 minute. Co-starring Ernie Kovacs, Mickey Rooney and Dick York.
The Notorious Landlady (1962) - It’s an engaging mix of larceny and laughs when an American diplomat and his alluring London landlady stumble into a caper filled with stolen jewels, murder and comedy mayhem! 123 minutes. Co-starring Kim Novak and Fred Astaire.
Under the Yum Yum Tree (1963) - This sparkling comedy features Jack playing a wolf in landlord’s clothing, who’s about o find he’s bitten off more than he can woo! 110 minutes. Co-starring Edie Adams, Imogene Coco, Paul Lynde, Carol Lynley, and Dean Jones.
Good Neighbor Sam (1964) – In this delightfully daffy comedy romp, Jack plays a very married ad man who poses as the husband of sexy single girl to help her land a big inheritance. 300 minutes. Co-starring Romy Schneider.
Bonus Disc:
- Documentary hosted by Chris Lemmon - Jack Lemmon: The Man Behind The Magic
Vintage photo gallery
Marriageable Male episode of Ford All-Star Theater
Original theatrical trailers
All films are black and white. Documentaries are in color and black and white.
Released 2009 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Approximately. 9 hours and 15 minutes.
