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A Tribute to Jack Lemmon


Jack Lemmon is one of our very favorites and the roles this talented man played will remain forever alive in our treasure chest of memorable silver screen moments. Sometimes he made us laugh, sometimes he made us cry, sometimes he made us think but at all times he entertained. For this and so much more, we dedicate a heartfelt Tribute to Jack Lemmon.


DVD Spotlight


The Jack Lemmon Film Collection , this new DVD collection is now available. It's a six-disc set that includes five early Lemmon comedies - all remastered and remixed - plus a two-part documentary hosted by Chris Lemmon, the actor's son and biographer. The selection includes his lesser known movies: Phffft! / Operation Mad Ball / The Notorious Landlady / Under the Yum Yum Tree / Good Neighbor Sam. The documentary features interviews and remembrances from friends including Kevin Spacey and Shirley MacLaine.




DH Suggests


Destination Hollywood Suggests this Tribute dedicated to two Jack Lemmon movies ...

A Tribute to The Apartment

The last black and white movie to win a Best Picture Academy Award until Schindler's List in 1993, this 1960 Jack Lemmon/Billy Wilder collaboration won five other Oscars that year. We'll show you why in our Tribute to The Apartment.


A Tribute to Some Like It Hot

Marilyn Monroe sizzles in this classic Billy Wilder farce that answers the age old question: do real men wear dresses? Find the answer in our Tribute to Some Like it Hot.



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How many Academy Awards did Jack Lemmon win over the course of his career?

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