So You Want to Be Pretty
1956 · 10 min · ★ 4.0 · Comedy
In this comedic short, Joe and Alice McDoakes each wish their looks were better.
Directed by Richard L. Bare · Written by George O'Hanlon
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George O'Hanlon Joe McDoakes aka Roger -
Iris Adrian Nurse Mabel (uncredited) -
Diane Brewster Nurse Anna (uncredited) -
Phyllis Coates Alice McDoakes aka Cynthia (uncredited) -
Lester Dorr Eddie the Bartender (uncredited) -
Fritz Feld Dr. Von Slaughter (uncredited) -
Frank Sully Harry (uncredited)
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