Overview
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. Will she ruin their love, or will he ruin her store?
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DirectorFrank Tashlin
WriterFrank Tashlin, Harry Tugend
Cast
Jerry Lewis
Norman Phiffer
Jill St. John
Barbara Tuttle
Ray Walston
Mr. Quimby
John McGiver
John P. Tuttle
Agnes Moorehead
Phoebe Tuttle
Francesca Bellini
Shirley Lott
Fritz Feld
Irving Catastrophe
Nancy Kulp
Emily Rothgraber
Milton Frome
Francois
Peggy Mondo
Lady Wrestler
Mary Treen
Mattress Customer
Isobel Elsom
Hazel
Dick Wessel
Traffic Cop
John Abbott
Mr. Orlandos
Jerry Hausner
Smith
Kathleen Freeman
Mrs. Glucksman
Richard Deacon
Tie Salesman
Bess Flowers
Shopper at Gourmet Department (uncredited)
Mary Jane Carey
Alice (uncredited)
Robert Carson
Mr. Salzbury (uncredited)
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Keywords
chaosdepartment storeslapstick comedyromance
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Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 2, 2026