Wise Guys Prefer Brunettes
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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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1926 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | F. Richard Jones |
| Runtime | 20 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.0/10 (2 votes) |
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The film constructs its humor on the clash between prudish authority and liberated youth, using a fantastical premise to unleash a series of slapstick escapades. It relies on the physical expressiveness of its cast, particularly in the transformation scenes where makeup and mannerisms sell the concept of rejuvenation.
Those who tire of heavy plots will enjoy the relentless parade of chases, mistaken identities, and gentle satire of hypocrisy. What lingers after the final reel is a silent-era charm that reminds us comedy often needs no words. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: F. Richard Jones
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With a light snack on a lazy afternoon, to savor the visual gags and rhythmic pacing of silent-era farce.
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