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Cary Grant and Ann Sheridan star in Howard Hawks' cross-dressing comedy about US Army bureaucracy surrounding the return of 'war brides' at the end of WWII. Grant plays a Captain in the French Army, Henri Rochard, who reluctantly begins one last assignment with WAC Lieutenant Catherine Gates. The antagonistic pair fall in love and decide to marry. However the only way that Rochard can return to the US is to disguise himself as a sister WAC.
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Format:VHS Tape
I Was A Male War Bride is one of the best Cary Grant comedies.
The format follows the Howard Hawks format: Boy meets girl, boys and girl suffer from miscommunication, they make up and finally fall in love. You know from the being where the film is going, but sit back and enjoy the journey.
The film is a little slow to start, but don't let that put you off, the final third of the film is by far the funniest, particularly when Grant is looking for somewhere to sleep. No one can match Grant for his 'everything that can go wrong, will go wrong scenes'. If in doubt give this film a go - I don't think you'll be disappointed.
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By Philadelphus
Format:DVD
I have loved this film since I first saw it some 40 years ago. I still do. And this despite my never having seen the appeal of the suave Cary Grant - definitely not a romantic hero to me. But in the right comedy he makes me laugh more than almost anyone else. "The right comedy" is 1930's or 40's with a strong female opponent. The best of all is "Bringing Up Baby", also directed by Howard Hawks and also at one point sticking Cary Grant in women's clothing. This is a strong runner-up.
Ann Sheridan gives as good as she gets and seems to be having terrific fun, especially on the long motor-cycle journey through post-war Germany (lots for the social historian). Cary Grant gives his usual performance in this sort of screwball affair, but what else would you want? In the final third, after the marriage, when they are unable to find anywhere to sleep he is superb. Small parts are wonderfully taken.
Pure joy, and makes recent Hollywood comedies seem vapid and bland (and where are the strong women?)
Ann Sheridan gives as good as she gets and seems to be having terrific fun, especially on the long motor-cycle journey through post-war Germany (lots for the social historian). Cary Grant gives his usual performance in this sort of screwball affair, but what else would you want? In the final third, after the marriage, when they are unable to find anywhere to sleep he is superb. Small parts are wonderfully taken.
Pure joy, and makes recent Hollywood comedies seem vapid and bland (and where are the strong women?)
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By bernie
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The time, just after WWII. The place Occupied Germany. After two people that clearly dislike each other have been forced to work together, French Capt. Henri Rochard (Cary Grant) and U.S. Lt. Catherine Gates (Ann Sheridan) they decide the only thing the can do is get married. All this would be fine except for one thing. The U.S. government forms for bringing a spouse back to the U.S. assumes the spouse is female (hence bride.) After several attempts to correct this oversight it is apparent the there is only one way to get on board the ship. A horse is missing a tail and a lanky spouse is having problems with high heals. Will this work or is it just the beginning?
There are many great one-liners. Also misinterpretations and some slapstick moments. Through all of this you get the Grant expressions. The film itself was made in 1949 in several locations in Württemberg, Germany.
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funny
Bit tired of wrting reviews, but if you like good verbal sparring and a bit of light relief, then you can't go too far wrong with this.
Published 2 months ago by Winterpants
4.0 out of 5 stars
...and this is how SHERIDAN TOOK GRANT!
Funny and romantic occupation comedy shows the better side of Grant and Sheridan. He's forced to go through a series of humiliations (a la Bringing Up Baby) before and after... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lord Anon
1.0 out of 5 stars
Terrible comedy
In post-war Germany, a WAC (Ann Sheridan) and a French Captain (Cary Grant) fight like cats and dogs, quickly marry, and then face endless red tape when he tries to immigrate to... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Kona
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A Classic you must have
This is a classic you never stop laughing at - even if you see it a hundred times. Cary Grant knows how to deliver a line!
Published 19 months ago by Kristina Suder
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"I Was A Male War Bride (1949) ... Cary Grant & Ann Sheridan ......
0th Century Fox presents "I WAS A MALE WAR BRIDE" (1949) (105 min/B&W) -- Starring: Cary Grant, Ann Sheridan, Marion Marshall, Randy Stuart & Bill Neff
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Published 20 months ago by J. Lovins
3.0 out of 5 stars
pleasant film, not exceptional
This film is quite pleasant to watch, Cary Grant plays the part of a french officer at the end of WW2, falling in love with an american female soldier. Read more
Published on 18 May 2011 by joinvillais
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Funniest Film I have seen in a long time
Cary Grant is brilliant and so is the female lead, Ann Sheridan.
It is really funny, predictable in parts, but all ages will be laughing. Read more
It is really funny, predictable in parts, but all ages will be laughing. Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2010 by Louby Lou
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I WAS A MALE WAR BRIDE
GREAT DIRECTOR HOWARD HAWKS
GREATS ACTORS CARY GRANT ANN SHERIDAN
THE COMIC SITUATION OF RETURN IN USA.
TO SEE CARY GRANT DEGUISED A WOMAN.
GREAT SPECTACLE
GREATS ACTORS CARY GRANT ANN SHERIDAN
THE COMIC SITUATION OF RETURN IN USA.
TO SEE CARY GRANT DEGUISED A WOMAN.
GREAT SPECTACLE
Published on 13 Jan 2010 by Rene Paquet
4.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious and charming Cary Grant in drag
This has long been one of my favourites, not only because Cary Grant and Ann Sheridan are a wonderfully witty combination but also because Grant turns out to be a very dignified... Read more
Published on 20 April 2009 by Archiefan
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