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Cast
Tom Ewell
as Gregory Whitcomb
Sheree North
as Lt. Katy Whitcomb
Rita Moreno
as Sandra Roberts
Rick Jason
as Capt. Barney Sloan
Les Tremayne
as Henry 'Hank' Gaxton
Gregory Walcott
as Lt. Sweeney
Jean Willes
as Joan Sweeney
Edward Platt
as Major Dunning - Psychiatrist
Jacqueline Fontaine
as Buxom Blonde at Party
Helene Marshall
as Mildred Wilkins
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1956
Runtime1h 39m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes5
DirectorFrank Tashlin
WritersAlbert Beich, Frank Tashlin
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Lieutenant Wore Skirts
About The Lieutenant Wore Skirts
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.
Directed by Frank Tashlin, The Lieutenant Wore Skirts leans on a strong ensemble — Tom Ewell, Sheree North, Rita Moreno — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1956.
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