DRAMA . 1937 . 1h 10m

Two Wise Maids_

The two leading ladies are cast as Prudence and Agatha, a pair of old-fashioned schoolteachers in an old-fashioned small town. Disdaining the wimpy theories of "progressive" education, Prudence and Agatha stick to the reliable "Three R's," often teaching to the tune of a hickory stick. Though ridiculed for their so-called outmoded methods, the heroines manage to turn out quite a few prize students, earning the undying gratitude of the local citizenry.

Starring Alison Skipworth, Polly Moran, Irene Manning
1h 10m
Runtime
1937
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The two leading ladies are cast as Prudence and Agatha, a pair of old-fashioned schoolteachers in an old-fashioned small town. Disdaining the wimpy theories of "progressive" education, Prudence and Agatha stick to the reliable "Three R's," often teaching to the tune of a hickory stick. Though ridiculed for their so-called outmoded methods, the heroines manage to turn out quite a few prize students, earning the undying gratitude of the local citizenry.

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Cast
Alison Skipworth stars as Agatha Stanton / Old Lady Ironsides in Two Wise Maids.
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Year context
Two Wise Maids was released 89 years ago in 1937.
Overview
The two leading ladies are cast as Prudence and Agatha, a pair of old-fashioned schoolteachers in an old-fashioned small town. Disdaining the wimpy theories ...
Two Wise Maids is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 10m.

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Status
Released
Runtime
70 min (1h 10m)
Country

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What is Two Wise Maids about?
The two leading ladies are cast as Prudence and Agatha, a pair of old-fashioned schoolteachers in an old-fashioned small town. Disdaining the wimpy theories of "progressive" education, Prudence and Agatha stick to the reliable "Three R's," often teaching to the tune of a hickory stick. Though ridiculed for their so-called outmoded methods, the heroines manage to turn out quite a few prize students, earning the undying gratitude of the local citizenry.
How long is Two Wise Maids?
Two Wise Maids has a runtime of 70 minutes (1h 10m).
Who stars in Two Wise Maids?
The cast of Two Wise Maids includes Alison Skipworth, Polly Moran, Irene Manning, Donald Cook, Jackie Searl.

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