
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









