Who's Minding the Store?

Who's Minding the Store?

Look who's minding the store!

PG 1963 · 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?

Directed by Frank Tashlin · Written by Frank Tashlin

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