Summary

Somewhere in the universe exists perhaps the boldest and most challenging film ever printed.

By various accounts, the original film may never be seen by a mass audience.

Many were skeptical of Lewis' aptitude to handle a subject of such seriousness and notoriety.

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Unlike in the States, Lewis' previous films were critically acclaimed overseas.

This was before Lewis unveiled his surprisingdramatic chopsto audiences inMartin Scorsese’sThe King of Comedy.

According to O’Brien, Lewis reconfigured the character of Helmut into a more redeemable figure and less reprehensible.

Jerry Lewis in The Day the Clown Cried

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In 1992,Spymagazinedove into the history surrounding the production and following legend of the film.

In the same article, longtimeSimpsonsvoice actorHarry Sheareroffered a review of mockery for the film.

Shearer described his viewing experience as “awe-inspiring.”

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Speaking to the satirical magazine, he sarcastically referred to the film as a “perfect object.

‘Oh, My God!

After appearing in three Bond films, Connery teamed up with the famed director for a change of pace.

Jerry Lewis in The Day the Clown Cried

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As the legend of the film’s secrecy grow, the ridicule it received heightened as a result.

No one will ever see it, because I am embarrassed at the poor work.”

At the end of the day, the legend is always more powerful than reality itself.

Jerry Lewis in The Day the Clown Cried

Image via Nat Wachsberger

The film byMichael LurieandEric Friedlerwill feature never-before-seen footage of the much-theorized lost film.

Jam claimed that he attempted to ping the documentarians but has not yet heard back from them.

Either way, nothing is stopping him from realizing his vision.

When he first read the script, he was brought to tears.

Soon after, he began securing finances for production and sorting through an extensive array of legal documents.

Jam said the unrealized story is powerful and a redemption story at heart.

Jam also feels a great responsibility to carry out the crucial message at the heart of the story.

The Day the Clown Criedis currently not available to stream online.