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I Was a Male War Bride
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I Was a Male War Bride

1949-08-26 · 105 min · ★ 6.9

Comedy · Romance · War

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.

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Directors
Howard Hawks
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Cary GrantCary GrantCapt. Henri Rochard
Ann SheridanAnn SheridanLt. Catherine Gates
Marion MarshallMarion MarshallLt. Kitty Lawrence
Randy StuartRandy StuartLt. Eloise Billings
Bill NeffCapt. Jack Ramsey
Russ ConwayRuss ConwayCmdr. Willis - Chaplain (uncredited)
Gene GarrickGene GarrickTony Jowitt (uncredited)
William SelfSergeant (uncredited)
Robert AdairRobert AdairCol. Bliven (uncredited)
Chris AdcockMail Clerk (uncredited)
Mark BakerMark BakerBarracks Private (uncredited)
Michael BalfourMichael BalfourMale Billet Sergeant (uncredited)
Buzz BarbeeSoldier (uncredited)
Estelle BrodyEstelle BrodyWAC Announcer Officer (uncredited)
André CharlotAndré CharlotFrench Minister (uncredited)
Russ ConwayRuss ConwayChaplain Willis (uncredited)
H.P. CroweMilitary Police Sergeant at Heidelberg Town Hall (uncredited)
Patricia CuttsPatricia CuttsGirl in Doorway (uncredited)
Coral DrouynPrecocious Child (uncredited)
Alex GerryAlex GerryHotel Room Waiter (uncredited)

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