I Was a Male War Bride
1949, English. Directed by Howard Hawks.
...and this is how SHERIDAN TOOK GRANT!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 153 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch I Was a Male War Bride
I Was a Male War Bride is streaming on fuboTV in India.
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Cast & crew
- Howard HawksDirector
- 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)
- Mark BakerBarracks Private (uncredited)
- Michael BalfourMale Billet Sergeant (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 26 August 1949
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles Lederer, Leonard Spigelgass, Hagar Wilde
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What I Was a Male War Bride is based on
I Was a Male War Bride is based on I Was a Male War Bride (1947) by Roger Charlier.
1947
I Was a Male War Bride
By Roger Charlier
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I Was a Male War Bride: quick answers
Is I Was a Male War Bride worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 153 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is I Was a Male War Bride?
I Was a Male War Bride runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does I Was a Male War Bride have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for I Was a Male War Bride. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
I Was a Male War Bride parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for I Was a Male War Bride yet.
Which OTT platform is I Was a Male War Bride on?
I Was a Male War Bride is streaming on fuboTV in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like I Was a Male War Bride?
If you liked I Was a Male War Bride, try Tammy and the Bachelor, People Will Talk, The Major and the Minor.
Who directed I Was a Male War Bride?
I Was a Male War Bride (1949) was directed by Howard Hawks and stars Cary Grant, Ann Sheridan, Marion Marshall.
What is I Was a Male War Bride based on?
I Was a Male War Bride is based on I Was a Male War Bride (1947) by Roger Charlier.