So You're Going to the Dentist
So You're Going to the Dentist
1952, English. Directed by Richard L. Bare.
Joe McDoakes' dimwit neighbor Marvin becomes a dentist, and manages to convince poor Joe to let him become Marvin's first patient.
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- 0h 10m
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- English
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So You're Going to the Dentist: quick answers
What should I watch before So You're Going to the Dentist?
Watch So You Want to Get It Wholesale (1952), So You Want to Enjoy Life (1952), So You Want to Go to a Convention (1952), and So You Never Tell a Lie (1952) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after So You're Going to the Dentist?
Next in the series: So You Want to Wear the Pants (1952), So You Want to Be a Musician (1953), and So You Want a Television Set (1953).
Is So You're Going to the Dentist worth watching?
So You're Going to the Dentist doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is So You're Going to the Dentist?
So You're Going to the Dentist runs 10 minutes (0h 10m).
Does So You're Going to the Dentist have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for So You're Going to the Dentist. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
So You're Going to the Dentist parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is So You're Going to the Dentist on?
So You're Going to the Dentist isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 20 September 1952. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like So You're Going to the Dentist?
If you liked So You're Going to the Dentist, try Schizopolis, Mr. Right, Cactus Flower.
Who directed So You're Going to the Dentist?
So You're Going to the Dentist (1952) was directed by Richard L. Bare and stars George O'Hanlon, Rodney Bell.