I Was a Male War Bride(1949)
...and this is how SHERIDAN TOOK GRANT!
I Was a Male War Bride Synopsis
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.
I Was a Male War Bride (1949) is a comedy, romance and war film directed by Howard Hawks, released on August 26, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Cary Grant, Ann Sheridan, Marion Marshall and Randy Stuart. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 149 ratings.
- Director:
- Howard Hawks
- Writers:
- Hagar Wilde, Charles Lederer, Leonard Spigelgass
- Producers:
- Sol C. Siegel
- Cinematographer:
- Osmond Borradaile
- Composer:
- Cyril J. Mockridge
- Production:
- 20th Century Fox
- Status:
- Released
I Was a Male War Bride (1949) Trailer
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I Was a Male War Bride Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cary Grant
as Capt. Henri Rochard
Ann Sheridan
as Lt. Catherine Gates
Marion Marshall
as Lt. Kitty Lawrence
Randy Stuart
as Lt. Eloise Billings
- Bill Neff
Bill Neff
as Capt. Jack Ramsey
Russ Conway
as Cmdr. Willis - Chaplain (uncredited)
Gene Garrick
as Tony Jowitt (uncredited)
- William Self
William Self
as Sergeant (uncredited)
Robert Adair
as Col. Bliven (uncredited)
- Chris Adcock
Chris Adcock
as Mail Clerk (uncredited)
Mark Baker
as Barracks Private (uncredited)
Michael Balfour
as Male Billet Sergeant (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Howard Hawks, written by Hagar Wilde, Charles Lederer and Leonard Spigelgass, produced by Sol C. Siegel.
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I Was a Male War Bride Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 149 ratings.
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I Was a Male War Bride – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch I Was a Male War Bride online?
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I Was a Male War Bride (1949) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in I Was a Male War Bride?
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The main cast of I Was a Male War Bride (1949) includes Cary Grant, Ann Sheridan, Marion Marshall, Randy Stuart and Bill Neff. The film was directed by Howard Hawks. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was I Was a Male War Bride released?
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I Was a Male War Bride was released on August 26, 1949 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is I Was a Male War Bride worth watching?
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I Was a Male War Bride (1949) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 149 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for I Was a Male War Bride?
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