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Who's Minding the Store?
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Who's Minding the Store?

1963-11-28 · 90 min · ★ 6.8

Comedy

Norman Phiffer, a proud man in a humble life, doesn't know that his girlfriend, Barbara, is heir to the Tuttle Department Store dynasty. Mrs. Tuttle, Barbara's mother, is determined to split the two lovers, and hires Norman in an attempt to humiliate him enough that Barbara leaves him. Will she ruin their love, or will he ruin her store?

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Directors
Frank Tashlin
Production companies
Jerry Lewis Productions, York Pictures Corporation
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Jerry LewisJerry LewisNorman Phiffer
Jill St. JohnJill St. JohnBarbara Tuttle
Ray WalstonRay WalstonMr. Quimby
John McGiverJohn McGiverJohn P. Tuttle
Agnes MooreheadAgnes MooreheadPhoebe Tuttle
Francesca BelliniFrancesca BelliniShirley Lott
Fritz FeldFritz FeldIrving Catastrophe
Nancy KulpNancy KulpEmily Rothgraber
Milton FromeMilton FromeFrancois
Peggy MondoLady Wrestler
Mary TreenMary TreenMattress Customer
Isobel ElsomIsobel ElsomHazel
Dick WesselDick WesselTraffic Cop
John AbbottJohn AbbottMr. Orlandos
Jerry HausnerJerry HausnerSmith
Kathleen FreemanKathleen FreemanMrs. Glucksman
Richard DeaconRichard DeaconTie Salesman
Bess FlowersBess FlowersShopper at Gourmet Department (uncredited)
Mary Jane CareyAlice (uncredited)
Robert CarsonMr. Salzbury (uncredited)

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