Who's Minding the Store?

Look who's minding the store!

1963 • 90 min • Comedy

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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?

Our family guide

Best from age 6

Movie Knight Score

91 reviews

68 Audience · 91 · 100%

Norman, a devoted boyfriend, is hired at his girlfriend Barbara's family department store by her snobbish mother, who hopes to humiliate him and end their romance. Norman's clumsiness and the mother's schemes lead to hilarious chaos in this classic slapstick comedy. Will love conquer all, or will the store be ruined?

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 1/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 0/10

Heads up

Frequent slapstick mishaps, including falls and minor property damage.
Brief, mild references to drinking at a party.
Some rude behavior from Mrs. Tuttle towards Norman.

What it models well

Perseverance
True love endures
Humility and kindness

Talk about it after

How Norman’s actions, though clumsy, show his good intentions.
Why Mrs. Tuttle tried to break up Norman and Barbara.
The humor in slapstick situations and physical comedy.

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