The escapades of a diminutive stock room employee of a large London store, his ambitions to become a window-dresser (the window dressing segment is a silent, slapstick masterpiece) and his capture of some crooks.
This was Norman Wisdom’s first starring role in a movie.
Supported by a stalwart cast of class British actors, with Lana Morris as the leading lady Sally, Norman overcomes all the trials of working in the Department Store and also triumphs over the bad guys and the naughty Miss Bacon (Margaret Rutherford) to win the hand of the girl he loves.
A successful formula which made Norman the hero of millions of fans both in Britain and overseas.
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Norman Wisdom Sally Wilson
Lana Morris Miss Bacon
Margaret Rutherford Peggy Drew
Moira Lister Gerald
Derek Bond Augustus Freeman
Jerry Desmonde Miss Gibson
Megs Jenkins Bill
Eddie Leslie Miss Denby
Joan Ingram Alf
Cyril Chamberlain Edna
Joan Sims Davis
Michael Brennan Wilbur
Michael Ward Eddie
Ronan O’Casey Mark
Hamlyn Benson Robson
John Warwick Mabel
Perlita Neilson
Director
John Paddy Carstairs
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