
I Was a Male War Bride
1949, Comedy, 1h 45m
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Cast & Crew
Capt. Henri Rochard
Lt. Catherine Gates
Lt. Kitty Lawrence
Lt. Eloise Billings
Capt. Jack Ramsey
Red, Seaman (uncredited)
Critic Reviews for I Was a Male War Bride
All Critics (17) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (13) | Rotten (4)
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It is never very close-knit, but provides a number of comic situations that are good for guffaws.
July 24, 2019 | Full Review… -
The flimsiness of the film's foundations and the disorder of its episodes provoke the inevitable impression that it all fell together en route.
March 25, 2006 | Rating: 2.5/5 | Full Review… -
Howard Hawks's darkest comedy (1949) -- a loosely constructed, episodic film that traces the progressive humiliations suffered by Free French army captain Cary Grant.
January 1, 2000 | Full Review… -
There's a slowness to the pacing and the jokes that fail to fit the screwball nature of the couple's chaotic circumstances.
August 13, 2020 | Rating: 4/10 | Full Review… -
This picture lives up to its advance notice: It is a very funny motion picture.
June 23, 2020 | Full Review… -
High-spirited subversive loosely structured comedy.
June 1, 2008 | Rating: B | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for I Was a Male War Bride
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Mar 01, 2012Not the best, but not the worst by any means!Jennifer D Super Reviewer
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Sep 05, 2010This is one of my favourite Cary Grant movies, Ann Sheridan movies, and movies of the year 1949. It is so hilarious and perfect for a military romance movie. A must see for Grant fans.Aj V Super Reviewer
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Dec 09, 2008One of the more contrived Grant films, Cary is perfect as the broad shouldered, debonair, confused as ever bride to his officer wife. A dose of the unfamiliar makes it ever the more believable.Spencer S Super Reviewer
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Jun 29, 2008funny film directed by the more than able howard hawks, starring cary grant and ann sheridan who both put in strong performances with their quick-witted remarks. nothing special but it has sheer entertainment value. ideal for staving off boredom. seeing cary grant dress up in drag was fucking hilariousSanity Assassin ! Super Reviewer
I Was a Male War Bride Quotes
Capt. Henri Rochard: | My name is Rochard. You'll think I'm a bride but actually I'm a husband. There'll be a moment or two of confusion but, if we all keep our heads, everything will be fine. |
Sergeant: | Any female trouble? |
Capt. Henri Rochard: | Nothing but, Sergeant. |
Sergeant: | You're not Mrs. Rochard! |
Capt. Henri Rochard: | I'm MISTER Rochard. |
Sergeant: | Well, it's your WIFE who must report here for transportation to Bremerhaven. |
Capt. Henri Rochard: | According to the War Department, I AM my wife. |
Sergeant: | You can't be your wife! |
Capt. Henri Rochard: | If the American army says that I CAN be my wife, who am I to dispute them? |
Capt. Henri Rochard: | I am an alien spouse of female military personnel en route to the United States under public law 271 of the Congress. |
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