The Lieutenant Wore Skirts
“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.
Top Cast
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Tom Ewell
Gregory Whitcomb
Sheree North
Lt. Katy Whitcomb
Rita Moreno
Sandra Roberts
Rick Jason
Capt. Barney Sloan
Les Tremayne
Henry 'Hank' Gaxton
Gregory Walcott
Lt. Sweeney
Jean Willes
Joan Sweeney
Edward Platt
Major Dunning - Psychiatrist
Jacqueline Fontaine
Buxom Blonde at Party
Helene Marshall
Mildred Wilkins
Jon Locke
Roger Wilkins
Sylvia Lewis
Henrietta Hipslider
Alice Reinheart
Capt. Grace Briggs
Bette Arlen
WAAF Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 11, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$970K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.32x
+$1.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Tashlin
- Screenplay & Story
- Albert Beich, Frank Tashlin
- Original Score
- Cyril J. Mockridge
- Original Title
- The Lieutenant Wore Skirts
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $970K
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.3M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Tashlin
Albert Beich, Frank Tashlin
Cyril J. Mockridge
Leo Tover
James B. Clark
Buddy Adler, Frank Tashlin
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Tashlin
Director
Albert Beich
Screenplay
Buddy Adler
Producer
Cyril J. Mockridge
Original Music Composer
Leo Tover
Director of Photography
James B. Clark
Editor
Travilla
Costume Design
Frank Tashlin
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lieutenant Wore Skirts
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Lieutenant Wore Skirts about?
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.
Who directed The Lieutenant Wore Skirts?
The Lieutenant Wore Skirts was directed by Frank Tashlin.
Who stars in The Lieutenant Wore Skirts?
The principal cast of The Lieutenant Wore Skirts includes Tom Ewell, Sheree North, Rita Moreno, Rick Jason, Les Tremayne.
When was The Lieutenant Wore Skirts released and how long is it?
The Lieutenant Wore Skirts was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Lieutenant Wore Skirts?
The Lieutenant Wore Skirts had a reported production budget of $970K and grossed $2.3M at the worldwide box office (2.32 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Lieutenant Wore Skirts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lieutenant Wore Skirts was composed by Cyril J. Mockridge.