Trouble in Store
“I know it's true, yes, I'm a fool”
Synopsis
Norman is working in the stock room of a large London department store, but he has ambition (doesn't he always !!), he wants to be a window dresser making up the public displays. Whilst trying to fulfill his ambition, he falls in love (doesn't he always !!), with one of the shopgirls. Together they discover a plot to rob the store and, somehow, manage to foil the robbers.
Top Cast
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Norman Wisdom
Norman
Margaret Rutherford
Miss Bacon
Moira Lister
Peggy Drew
Derek Bond
Gerald
Lana Morris
Sally Wilson
Jerry Desmonde
August Freeman
Megs Jenkins
Miss Gibson
Joan Sims
Edna
Eddie Leslie
Bill
Michael Brennan
Davis
Joan Ingram
Miss Denby
Michael Ward
Wilbur
Cyril Chamberlain
Alf
Ronan O'Casey
Eddie
Sheila Aza
Shop Assistant (uncredited)
Alan Beaton
Shopper (uncredited)
Hamlyn Benson
Mark (uncredited)
Paul Beradi
Shopper Watching Model Train Display (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Paddy Carstairs
- Screenplay & Story
- John Paddy Carstairs, Maurice Cowan, Ted Willis
- Original Title
- Trouble in Store
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Two Cities Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Paddy Carstairs
John Paddy Carstairs, Maurice Cowan, Ted Willis
Department Leadership Roster
John Paddy Carstairs
Director
John Paddy Carstairs
Screenplay
Maurice Cowan
Screenplay
Ted Willis
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trouble in Store
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What is Trouble in Store about?
Norman is working in the stock room of a large London department store, but he has ambition (doesn't he always !!), he wants to be a window dresser making up the public displays. Whilst trying to fulfill his ambition, he falls in love (doesn't he always !!), with one of the shopgirls. Together they discover a plot to rob the store and, somehow, manage to foil the robbers.
Who directed Trouble in Store?
Trouble in Store was directed by John Paddy Carstairs.
Who stars in Trouble in Store?
The principal cast of Trouble in Store includes Norman Wisdom, Margaret Rutherford, Moira Lister, Derek Bond, Lana Morris.
When was Trouble in Store released and how long is it?
Trouble in Store was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Trouble in Store?
Trouble in Store holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).