So You Want to Be Pretty

So You Want to Be Pretty

So You Want to Be Pretty

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So You Want to Be Pretty

1956

0h 10m

1.7(3 votes)

Comedy

Overview

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

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7 members

Acting

George O'Hanlon

Joe McDoakes aka Roger

George O'Hanlon

Acting

Iris Adrian

Nurse Mabel (uncredited)

Iris Adrian

Acting

Diane Brewster

Nurse Anna (uncredited)

Diane Brewster

Acting

Phyllis Coates

Alice McDoakes aka Cynthia (uncredited)

Phyllis Coates

Acting

Lester Dorr

Eddie the Bartender (uncredited)

Lester Dorr

Acting

Fritz Feld

Dr. Von Slaughter (uncredited)

Fritz Feld

Acting

Frank Sully

Harry (uncredited)

Frank Sully

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