Never Wave at a WAC
“Roz, that "Wonderful Town" Gal, and Marie - on a laugh-loaded spree!”
Synopsis
A divorced socialite decides to join the Army in an effort to see more of her colonel boyfriend. She soon encounters many difficulties with the lifestyle. Moreover, her ex-husband is working as a consultant, and he uses his position to disrupt her romantic plans by making her join a group of WACs testing new equipment.
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Rosalind Russell
Josephine McBain
Paul Douglas
Andrew McBain
Marie Wilson
Clara Schneiderman
William Ching
Sky Fairchild
Arleen Whelan
Toni Wayne
Leif Erickson
Norbert 'Noisy' Jackson
Hillary Brooke
Phyllis Turnbull
Charles Dingle
Tom Reynolds
Lurene Tuttle
Murchinson
Regis Toomey
Ned Prager
Frieda Inescort
Lily Mae Gorham
Louise Beavers
Artamesa
Marjorie Bennett
Martha Pratt (uncredited)
Virginia Christine
Lieutenant Myles (uncredited)
John Hamilton
Senator Holbrook (uncredited)
Herb Vigran
Photographer (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Catherine (uncredited)
Omar N. Bradley
Omar N. Bradley (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 28, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Z. McLeod
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Englund
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- Never Wave at a WAC
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Independent Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Z. McLeod
Ken Englund
Elmer Bernstein
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Z. McLeod
Director
Ken Englund
Writer
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Never Wave at a WAC
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Never Wave at a WAC about?
A divorced socialite decides to join the Army in an effort to see more of her colonel boyfriend. She soon encounters many difficulties with the lifestyle. Moreover, her ex-husband is working as a consultant, and he uses his position to disrupt her romantic plans by making her join a group of WACs testing new equipment.
Who directed Never Wave at a WAC?
Never Wave at a WAC was directed by Norman Z. McLeod.
Who stars in Never Wave at a WAC?
The principal cast of Never Wave at a WAC includes Rosalind Russell, Paul Douglas, Marie Wilson, William Ching, Arleen Whelan.
When was Never Wave at a WAC released and how long is it?
Never Wave at a WAC was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Never Wave at a WAC?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Never Wave at a WAC was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Never Wave at a WAC?
Never Wave at a WAC holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).