Why Girls Love Sailors(1927)
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.
Why Girls Love Sailors (1927) is a comedy film directed by Fred Guiol, released on July 17, 1927 with a runtime of 20m. It stars Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Viola Richard and Anita Garvin. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Fred Guiol
- Writers:
- Hal Roach
- Producers:
- Hal Roach
- Production:
- Hal Roach Studios
- Status:
- Released
Why Girls Love Sailors Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stan Laurel
as Willie Brisling
Oliver Hardy
as First Mate
Viola Richard
as Willie's Girl
Anita Garvin
as Captain's Wife
Malcolm Waite
as Sea Captain
Edgar Dearing
as Amorous Sailor
Bobby Dunn
as Bemused Sailor
Jerry Mandy
as Sailor
Anna May Wong
as Delamar (scenes deleted)
Sôjin Kamiyama
as Moneylender (scenes deleted)
Key crew
Directed by Fred Guiol, written by Hal Roach, produced by Hal Roach.
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Why Girls Love Sailors Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 23 ratings.
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Why Girls Love Sailors – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Why Girls Love Sailors?
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The main cast of Why Girls Love Sailors (1927) includes Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Viola Richard, Anita Garvin and Malcolm Waite. The film was directed by Fred Guiol. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Why Girls Love Sailors released?
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Why Girls Love Sailors was released on July 17, 1927 and runs for 20m.
Is Why Girls Love Sailors worth watching?
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Why Girls Love Sailors (1927) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.