So You Want to Be Pretty
Synopsis
In this comedic short, Joe and Alice McDoakes each wish their looks were better.
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Top Cast
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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)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 10, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard L. Bare
- Screenplay & Story
- George O'Hanlon, Richard L. Bare
- Original Score
- William Lava
- Original Title
- So You Want to Be Pretty
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Richard L. Bare Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard L. Bare
George O'Hanlon, Richard L. Bare
William Lava
Edwin B. DuPar
Leo H. Shreve
Department Leadership Roster
Richard L. Bare
Director
Richard L. Bare
Writer
Edwin B. DuPar
Director of Photography
Leo H. Shreve
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About So You Want to Be Pretty
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is So You Want to Be Pretty about?
In this comedic short, Joe and Alice McDoakes each wish their looks were better.
Who directed So You Want to Be Pretty?
So You Want to Be Pretty was directed by Richard L. Bare.
Who stars in So You Want to Be Pretty?
The principal cast of So You Want to Be Pretty includes George O'Hanlon, Iris Adrian, Diane Brewster, Phyllis Coates, Lester Dorr.
When was So You Want to Be Pretty released and how long is it?
So You Want to Be Pretty was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for So You Want to Be Pretty?
The original motion picture soundtrack for So You Want to Be Pretty was composed by William Lava.