
Over the Counter
Seen it?1932 | 18 min | Music
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Right up the alley of music lovers. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. Sits nicely alongside Another Cinderella Story.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 18 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1932: an older pace and style.
In this musical short, the son of a department store owner replaces the regular sales girls with chorus girls.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jack Cummings
- Sidney TolerMr. Drake
- Franklin PangbornDrake's Assistant
- Emerson TreacyFrederick 'Freddy' Drake
- Eleanor ThatcherVocalist
- Maurene MarseillesVocalist
- Betty GrableCustomer Who Wants to Buy a Baby (uncredited)
- Dorothy Coonan WellmanChorus Girl (uncredited)