Visit to a Small Planet

US (1960): Comedy/Science Fiction

When a space alien's fascination with Earthlings gets the better of him, he breaks one of his planet's laws and speeds off to visit the blue planet. Once there the alien, Kreton (Jerry Lewis), encounters a nice family who kindly take him in. The father is a news commentator. Ironically, just prior to meeting the visitor, he had aired a piece in which he derided all notions of extraterrestrial visits. In exchange for having the family teach him about human ways, the visitor uses his many fantastic powers to help them. Norman Taurog directs for Paramount. Cast also features Joan Blackman, Earl Holliman, Fred Clark, John Williams, Gale Gordon, Lee Patrick and Ellen Corby. This film has not been released on video or DVD. (Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide)

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