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Seen it?1926 | 20 min | Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for anyone looking to switch off and smile. Easy company after a long day.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Light on its feet, at 20 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1926: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
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 it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 603 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by F. Richard Jones, Stan Laurel
- Helene ChadwickHelene
- James FinlaysonDean of Pinkham University
- Ted HealyNapolean Fizz
- Burr McIntoshThe President
- Charlotte MineauThe Matron