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Behind the Counter
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Behind the Counter

Mar 3, 1928
0h 21m
★ 8.5

Overview

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

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

Hollywood Productions

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