Behind the Counter

Behind the Counter

NR 1928 · 21 min · ★ 8.5 · Comedy

Eddie, a prim store salesman, gets locked in overnight and battles hoodlums.

Directed by J.A. Howe · Written by Nicholas T. Barrows

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