Comedy · United States of America · 1956 · 1h 39m

The Lieutenant Wore Skirts

Director

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

Crew

Leo Tover — Director of Photography James B. Clark — Editor Cyril J. Mockridge — Original Music Composer Albert Beich — Screenplay Frank Tashlin — Screenplay Albert Beich — Story

Tagline

He's got that "itch" again...this time it's for Sheree.

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes

Key Collaborators

Frank Tashlin Director Leo Tover Director of Photography James B. Clark Editor Cyril J. Mockridge Original Music Composer Albert Beich Screenplay Frank Tashlin Screenplay Albert Beich Story Buddy Adler Producer Travilla Costume Design

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