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8.5 / 10(2 votes)IMDbNR192821mUnited States of America

Behind the Counter

Synopsis

Eddie, a prim store salesman, gets locked in overnight and battles hoodlums.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 3, 1928

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
J.A. Howe
Screenplay & Story
Nicholas T. Barrows, James D. Davis, Thomas J. Crizer
Original Title
Behind the Counter
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
21m
Production Studios
Hollywood Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

J.A. Howe

Screenplay & Story

Nicholas T. Barrows, James D. Davis, Thomas J. Crizer

Film Editing

Carl Himm

Department Leadership Roster

Carl Himm

Editor

J.A. Howe

J.A. Howe

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Behind the Counter.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Behind the Counter

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Behind the Counter about?

Eddie, a prim store salesman, gets locked in overnight and battles hoodlums.

Who directed Behind the Counter?

Behind the Counter was directed by J.A. Howe.

Who stars in Behind the Counter?

The principal cast of Behind the Counter includes Edward Everett Horton, Wally Howe, S.D. Wilcox, Dorothy Dwan, John Steppling.

When was Behind the Counter released and how long is it?

Behind the Counter was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 21m.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Behind the Counter?

Behind the Counter holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).