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Why Girls Love Sailors
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Why Girls Love Sailors

1927-07-17 · 20 min · ★ 5.5

Comedy

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.

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Directors
Fred Guiol
Production companies
Hal Roach Studios
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Stan LaurelStan LaurelWillie Brisling
Oliver HardyOliver HardyFirst Mate
Viola RichardViola RichardWillie's Girl
Anita GarvinAnita GarvinCaptain's Wife
Malcolm WaiteMalcolm WaiteSea Captain
Edgar DearingEdgar DearingAmorous Sailor
Bobby DunnBobby DunnBemused Sailor
Jerry MandyJerry MandySailor
Anna May WongAnna May WongDelamar (scenes deleted)
Sôjin KamiyamaSôjin KamiyamaMoneylender (scenes deleted)

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