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The Sailor Takes a Wife (1945)

Movie ★ 8.0 92 min

Comedy Romance

While waiting in New York City to ship out to Europe, a sailor stops by a serviceman's canteen and meets a USO hostess. They immediately fall for each other and get married that night. However, when the sailor is notified that he has been reclassified as 4-F (unfit for service) by the Navy and then discharged, he and his new wife realize that, having to set up house before they expected to, they actually know very little about each other. Complications ensue.

Richard Whorf Director Chester Erskine Writer Anne Morrison Chapin Writer Whitfield Cook Writer

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Quick facts

Released
December 28, 1945
Runtime
92 min
Budget
$1.0M
Box office
$2.6M
IMDb
tt0038045
Language

Cast

Robert Walker Robert Walker John Hill June Allyson June Allyson Mary Hill Hume Cronyn Hume Cronyn Freddie Potts Audrey Totter Audrey Totter Lisa Borescu Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson Harry Reginald Owen Reginald Owen Mr. Amboy Gerald Oliver Smith Gerald Oliver Smith Gerald - Freddie's Butler Joe DeRita Joe DeRita Waiter

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Sailor Takes a Wife about?
While waiting in New York City to ship out to Europe, a sailor stops by a serviceman's canteen and meets a USO hostess. They immediately fall for each other and get married that night. However, when the sailor is notified that he has been reclassified as 4-F (unfit for service) by the Navy and then discharged, he and his new wife realize that, having to set up house before they expected to, they actually know very little about each other. Complications ensue.
Who directed The Sailor Takes a Wife?
The Sailor Takes a Wife was directed by Richard Whorf.
Who stars in The Sailor Takes a Wife?
The Sailor Takes a Wife stars Robert Walker, June Allyson, Hume Cronyn, Audrey Totter.
When was The Sailor Takes a Wife released?
The Sailor Takes a Wife is a 1945 comedy, romance film.
Where can I watch The Sailor Takes a Wife?
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