

Wise Guys Prefer Brunettes
1926-10-02 · 20 min · ★ 5.7
The crotchety dean of Pinkham University blames the "bad behavior of the school's female students on a dress shop owned by Helene, and informs her he's shutting her shop down. Meanwhile, her boyfriend Napoleon has invented a plaster that restores youth. The dean accidentally sits on the plaster and reverts back to his younger days when he himself used to chase college girls. Complications ensue.
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- F. Richard Jones, Stan Laurel
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- Hal Roach Studios
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- United States of America
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Helene ChadwickHelene
James FinlaysonDean of Pinkham University
Ted HealyNapolean Fizz
Burr McIntoshThe President
Charlotte MineauThe MatronTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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