Two Wise Maids - 1937

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.

70min
1937
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.3/10

Cast

Alison Skipworth profile pictureAlison SkipworthAgatha Stanton / Old Lady Ironsides
Polly Moran profile picturePolly MoranPrudence Matthews
Irene Manning profile pictureIrene ManningEllen Southard
Donald Cook profile pictureDonald CookBruce Arnold
Jackie Searl profile pictureJackie SearlElliot 'Wet Mouth' Braxton
Lila Lee profile pictureLila LeeEthel Harriman
Maxie Rosenbloom profile pictureMaxie RosenbloomMax Handler
Marcia Mae Jones profile pictureMarcia Mae JonesGeraldine 'Jerry ' Karns
Selmer Jackson profile pictureSelmer JacksonDr. MacIntyre
John Hamilton profile pictureJohn HamiltonGrover Wentworth

About Two Wise Maids

Two Wise Maids 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 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.

Runtime: 70min

Extra details

Original Title: Two Wise Maids
Original Language: English
Directed By: Phil Rosen
Production Companies
Republic Pictures