I Was a Male War Bride
Seen it?1949 | 105 min | Comedy, Romance, War
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (76% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and history buffs. If you loved Operation Petticoat or The General, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, intense.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1949: an older pace and style.
After marrying an American lieutenant with whom he was assigned to work in post-war Germany, a French captain attempts to find a way to accompany her back to the States under the terms of the War Bride Act.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
76% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$5 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Howard Hawks
- Cary GrantCapt. Henri Rochard
- Ann SheridanLt. Catherine Gates
- Marion MarshallLt. Kitty Lawrence
- Randy StuartLt. Eloise Billings
- Bill NeffCapt. Jack Ramsey
- Russ ConwayCmdr. Willis - Chaplain (uncredited)
- Gene GarrickTony Jowitt (uncredited)
- William SelfSergeant (uncredited)
- Robert AdairCol. Bliven (uncredited)
- Chris AdcockMail Clerk (uncredited)