Why Girls Love Sailors
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 17, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred Guiol
- Screenplay & Story
- Hal Roach
- Original Title
- Why Girls Love Sailors
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Hal Roach Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred Guiol
Hal Roach
Hal Roach
Department Leadership Roster
Fred Guiol
Director
Hal Roach
Writer
Hal Roach
Producer
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BD Release: Past-1960
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What is Why Girls Love Sailors about?
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.
Who directed Why Girls Love Sailors?
Why Girls Love Sailors was directed by Fred Guiol.
Who stars in Why Girls Love Sailors?
The principal cast of Why Girls Love Sailors includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Viola Richard, Anita Garvin, Malcolm Waite.
When was Why Girls Love Sailors released and how long is it?
Why Girls Love Sailors was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 20m.