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The Lieutenant Wore Skirts
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The Lieutenant Wore Skirts

1956-01-11 · 99 min · ★ 5.8

Comedy

A middle-aged ex-serviceman who plans to re-enlist is shocked to learn that not only did he fail his medical exam, his wife has enlisted - and is really making the grade in the Air Force. Unhappy to be a "house husband," he flies to Hawaii to be near her - and also to hatch a scheme to get her discharged.

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Directors
Frank Tashlin
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 970,000
Revenue
USD 2,250,000

Top Cast

Tom EwellTom EwellGregory Whitcomb
Sheree NorthSheree NorthLt. Katy Whitcomb
Rita MorenoRita MorenoSandra Roberts
Rick JasonRick JasonCapt. Barney Sloan
Les TremayneLes TremayneHenry 'Hank' Gaxton
Gregory WalcottGregory WalcottLt. Sweeney
Jean WillesJean WillesJoan Sweeney
Edward PlattEdward PlattMajor Dunning - Psychiatrist
Jacqueline FontaineJacqueline FontaineBuxom Blonde at Party
Helene MarshallMildred Wilkins
Jon LockeRoger Wilkins
Sylvia LewisSylvia LewisHenrietta Hipslider
Alice ReinheartAlice ReinheartCapt. Grace Briggs
Bette ArlenWAAF Officer

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