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The movie co-stars Ray Walston, who originated the part of Applegate in 'Damn Yankees.'. In 1994, Jerry Lewis played the role in the Broadway revival. It is said, that a young Christopher Lambert has an uncredited role as a little child. Norman Phiffier's previous jobs include that of caddy, TV repairman, and Paramount Theater usher.
Barbara is in love with Norman, the man who looks after her poodle. But she has a secret, she's the daughter of a wealthy society couple and worth more than Norman will ever make. When her mother, Phoebe, finds out about Barbara's relationship, she sends Norman to work a series of increasingly humiliating jobs at the family's department store.
Synopsis. Jerry Lewis plays Norman Phiffer, a proud man in a humble life, who 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.
As for the best bits, the running gag of the hapless policeman on the blunt end of Jerry's screw-ups is well done, Nancy Kulp is absolutely hilarious in a scene as a famous big-game hunter, and at the top of the pile, Jerry does his classic typewriter bit, where he mimics the movements of a typist set to music.
About this movie. This frantic comedy finds Raymond (Jerry Lewis) working in a department store. Mr. Tuttle (John McGiver) is the watchful owner, whose outspoken wife Phoebe (Agnes Moorehead) makes no secret about her feelings that Raymond is an incompetent boob. Barbara (Jill St. John) is the pretty elevator operator, and unknown to Raymond ...
Barbara (Jill St. John) is the pretty elevator operator, and unknown to Raymond, the boss' daughter. Quimby (Ray Walston) is the floor manager who has more of an eye for the ladies than his job at the store. Raymond proceeds to wreck every department in the store, earning new positions with each mishap.
Released November 28th, 1963, 'Whos Minding the Store' stars Jerry Lewis, Jill St. John, Ray Walston, John McGiver The PG movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 30 min, and received a user score of 69 ...
