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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

Both icons make uncredited cameo appearances, reprising their legendary roles as Count Dracula and Baron Frankenstein. One More Time(1970)

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. The 1970 film One More Time serves as

The film blends elements of a caper comedy with the trappings of a 1960s spy thriller. The Vision of Jerry Lewis Both icons make

Though Lewis typically exerted total creative control in front of and behind the camera, One More Time represents a rare moment where his directorial "look"—characterized by experimental truths and spiraling patterns of conflict—was applied to other performers. Critics have noted that while Lewis's mid-Sixties work often faced neglect, his direction in this film remains a "fascinating curiosity" for scholars of his work. Plot and Tone

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

The film leans heavily into the "swinging London" aesthetic and the established chemistry of the Rat Pack stars. The plot follows Salt and Pepper as they attempt to help Pepper's aristocratic twin brother, only to find themselves entangled in a web of international intrigue.