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Why Girls Love Sailors (1927) · Cineora

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A FRED GUIOL FILM

Why Girls Love Sailors

192720mMovie

Comedy

IMDb6.0/ 10 · 710 votes

THE STORY

Stan is a sailor whose girl gets kidnapped by a rough sea captain. Stan dresses in drag and seduces the captain but the captain's wife catches him. Stan and his girl beat a hasty retreat as the captain's wife fires off a parting shot.

Funny
Quirky
Nostalgic

Pace: Brisk
Intensity: Gentle
Complexity: Easy watch

Good for a quick watch, family night and kids.

DirectorFred Guiol

FormatFeature film

TMDB5.5 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top cast

Stan LaurelWillie Brisling

Oliver HardyFirst Mate

Viola RichardWillie's Girl

Anita GarvinCaptain's Wife

Malcolm WaiteSea Captain

Edgar DearingAmorous Sailor

Bobby DunnBemused Sailor

Jerry MandySailor

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