Ultimately, One More Time was met with mixed reviews and is often categorized as a "paycheck job" for its leads. Critics at the time, such as those from The Criterion Collection , have since called for a reconsideration of these "orphan" Lewis films, arguing they are more than mere curiosities and offer insight into the director's evolving style before his return to the screen in the 1980s.
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The 1970 film One More Time serves as a fascinating, if often overlooked, artifact of mid-century cinema, primarily notable for being the only feature film directed by comedy legend in which he did not also star. A sequel to the 1968 British spy spoof Salt & Pepper , the film reunites Sammy Davis Jr. and Peter Lawford as nightclub owners Charlie Salt and Christopher Pepper. The Vision of Jerry Lewis Ultimately, One More Time was met with mixed
Sammy Davis Jr. was a noted fan of Hammer horror films, and while some critics found the scene "terrible," it remains a significant trivia point for horror enthusiasts. Critical Legacy - Facebook The 1970 film One More Time
One of the most unique aspects of One More Time is its brief intersection with the world of Hammer Horror.
True to Davis Jr.'s persona, the film features production numbers where he showcases his musicality, including a notable scene with an unplugged Gibson electric guitar. Horror Icon Cameos
Both icons make uncredited cameo appearances, reprising their legendary roles as Count Dracula and Baron Frankenstein.