Why Girls Love Sailors

Why Girls Love Sailors

1927 · 20 min · ★ 5.6 · 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.

Directed by Fred Guiol · Written by Hal Roach

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