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Why Sailors Leave Home

1930 · 71 min Comedy

When their ship arrives in an Arabian port, the sailors are given shore leave among them Bill Biggles, who has previously had little success with women. Visiting a sheik who has long been under obligation to him, Bill is welcomed at the palace, and the polygamous ruler, who has abducted a damsel, decides to absent himself and appoint Bill as his deputy. It seems Bill's luck is set to change dramatically until the wives decide to go on strike!

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Year 1930
Country United Kingdom
Genre Comedy
Director Monty Banks
Runtime 71 min.

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Why Sailors Leave Home is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1930. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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