The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
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?
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes57%
93 audience votes
Key crew
- Frank TashlinDirector
- Frank TashlinScreenplay
- Harry TugendScreenplay
- Joseph J. LilleyOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Jerry LewisNorman Phiffer
- Jill St. JohnBarbara Tuttle
- Ray WalstonMr. Quimby
- John McGiverJohn P. Tuttle
- Agnes MooreheadPhoebe Tuttle
- Francesca BelliniShirley Lott
- Fritz FeldIrving Catastrophe
- Nancy KulpEmily Rothgraber
- Milton FromeFrancois
- Peggy MondoLady Wrestler
- Mary TreenMattress Customer
- Isobel ElsomHazel
Stills
Themes
chaosdepartment storeslapstick comedyromance