So You Want to Be Pretty

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So You Want to Be Pretty

1956

0h 10m

4.0(5 votes)

Comedy

Overview

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

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7 members

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George O'Hanlon

Joe McDoakes aka Roger

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Iris Adrian

Nurse Mabel (uncredited)

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Diane Brewster

Nurse Anna (uncredited)

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Phyllis Coates

Alice McDoakes aka Cynthia (uncredited)

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Lester Dorr

Eddie the Bartender (uncredited)

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Fritz Feld

Dr. Von Slaughter (uncredited)

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Frank Sully

Harry (uncredited)

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