Wise Guys Prefer Brunettes (1926): cast, story & where to watch
1926 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 1926, Wise Guys Prefer Brunettes is a comedy film directed by F. Richard Jones, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Wise Guys Prefer Brunettes stars Helene Chadwick as Helene, James Finlayson as Dean of Pinkham University, Ted Healy as Napolean Fizz and Burr McIntosh as The President, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Wise Guys Prefer Brunettes has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wise Guys Prefer Brunettes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wise Guys Prefer Brunettes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wise Guys Prefer Brunettes (1926)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wise Guys Prefer Brunettes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wise Guys Prefer Brunettes worth watching?
- Wise Guys Prefer Brunettes holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wise Guys Prefer Brunettes?
- Wise Guys Prefer Brunettes stars Helene Chadwick, James Finlayson, Ted Healy, Burr McIntosh and Charlotte Mineau.
- When was Wise Guys Prefer Brunettes released?
- Wise Guys Prefer Brunettes was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.