On This Day: April 3 1981 Hardly Working Premiered in Theaters

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Apr 3, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: April 3 1981 Hardly Working Premiered in Theaters.

On this day April 3 1981 the comedy film Hardly Working premiered in theaters. Directed by and starring Jerry Lewis the movie marked his return to American cinema after a long break from directing and acting in the United States.

Lewis played a circus clown who finds himself unemployed and struggling to adjust to life in the real world. With a mix of slapstick gags and heartfelt moments the film leaned into the classic Jerry Lewis style that had made him a household name for decades. Co...

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