So You Want to Be Pretty

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1956•10m•1.7/10

Comedy

Ratings

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1.7/10(3)

In this comedic short, Joe and Alice McDoakes each wish their looks were better.

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Production

Richard L. Bare Productions

Language

Status

Released

Release Date

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Region US · Lang EN

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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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