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So You Want to Be Pretty(1956)
Status: Released
Date: 1956-03-10
33%
4 Votes
Time: 0h 10m
Overview:
In this comedic short, Joe and Alice McDoakes each wish their looks were better.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
Richard L. Bare Productions
Movie: So You Want to Be Pretty
Top 7 Billed Cast
George O'Hanlon
Joe McDoakes aka Roger
Iris Adrian
Nurse Mabel (uncredited)
Diane Brewster
Nurse Anna (uncredited)
Phyllis Coates
Alice McDoakes aka Cynthia (uncredited)
Lester Dorr
Eddie the Bartender (uncredited)
Fritz Feld
Dr. Von Slaughter (uncredited)
Frank Sully
Harry (uncredited)
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Overview
In this comedic short, Joe and Alice McDoakes each wish their looks were better.
Release Date
1956-03-10
Average
3.25
Rating:
1.6 startsTagline
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