Lot # 109 - 'Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River' w/Jerry Lewis Movie Poster

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 26-Dec-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 01-Jan-2026 8:50:00 PM
Current bid:

$9.00

Highest bidder:

Hstoner

Auction has ended

Description :

The poster for Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River starring Jerry Lewis is a vibrant and whimsical celebration of 1960s slapstick comedy. Here's a closer look at its cinematic and artistic flair:

 About the Film

  • Title: Don't Raise the Bridge, Lower the River

  • Release Year: 1968

  • Starring: Jerry Lewis, Jacqueline Pearce, Bernard Cribbins, Terry-Thomas

  • Director: Jerry Paris

  • Screenplay: Max Wilk (based on his novel)

  • Produced by: Walter Shenson

  • Studio: Columbia Pictures

  • Format: Technicolor

 Poster Highlights

  • Central Illustration: A large caricature of Jerry Lewis’s expressive face, mouth agape in comic surprise, topped with a bowler hat filled with British characters and London landmarks like Big Ben.

  • Backdrop: A stylized Tower Bridge over a blue river, reinforcing the London setting.

  • Tagline: “Jerry Lewis IN LONDON... and Merry Olde England was never Merrier!”—a playful nod to the film’s chaotic charm.

  • Typography: Bold, energetic fonts that match the film’s fast-paced humor.

 Themes & Tone

  • The film is a madcap comedy about an American con artist wreaking havoc in London, filled with zany schemes and cultural clashes.

  • The poster’s colorful, cartoonish style mirrors the film’s tone—lighthearted, absurd, and quintessentially Lewis.

Legacy

  • This film is part of Jerry Lewis’s international comedic ventures and showcases his physical comedy in a British setting.

  • The poster is a collectible gem for fans of classic comedy and 1960s pop art-style movie marketing.


Dimensions : 27 in W x 41 in H

Auction History

Highest bidder is Hstoner

Date Bid User
01-Jan-2026 8:44:16 PM $9.00 Hstoner
01-Jan-2026 8:44:16 PM $8.00 BOSCO
01-Jan-2026 8:59:25 AM $7.00 Hstoner
26-Dec-2025 3:02:05 PM $5.00 howard26

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