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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Helene Chadwick, James Finlayson, Ted Healy
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Wise Guys Prefer Brunettes was released 100 years ago in 1926.
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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 shutt...
Wise Guys Prefer Brunettes is a Comedy film with a runtime of 0h 20m.
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What is Wise Guys Prefer Brunettes about?
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.
How long is Wise Guys Prefer Brunettes?
Wise Guys Prefer Brunettes has a runtime of 20 minutes (0h 20m).
Who stars in Wise Guys Prefer Brunettes?
The cast of Wise Guys Prefer Brunettes includes Helene Chadwick, James Finlayson, Ted Healy, Burr McIntosh, Charlotte Mineau.
What is the rating of Wise Guys Prefer Brunettes?
Wise Guys Prefer Brunettes has a rating of 4.0 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.
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Comedy