Who's Minding the Store?

Overview

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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Cast and crew

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  Jerry LewisNorman Phiffer

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  Jill St. JohnBarbara Tuttle

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  Ray WalstonMr. Quimby

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  John McGiverJohn P. Tuttle

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  Agnes MooreheadPhoebe Tuttle

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  Francesca BelliniShirley Lott

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  Fritz FeldIrving Catastrophe

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  Nancy KulpEmily Rothgraber

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  Milton FromeFrancois

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  Peggy MondoLady Wrestler

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  Mary TreenMattress Customer

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  Isobel ElsomHazel

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  Dick WesselTraffic Cop

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  John AbbottMr. Orlandos

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  Jerry HausnerSmith

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  Kathleen FreemanMrs. Glucksman

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  Richard DeaconTie Salesman

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  Bess FlowersShopper at Gourmet Department (uncredited)

Director

Frank Tashlin

Writer

Frank Tashlin and Harry Tugend

Music

Joseph J. Lilley

Cinematography

W. Wallace Kelley