The Admiral Was a Lady
“Laugh-Packed Comedy Mix-Up!”
Synopsis
Ex-WAVE encounters four fun-loving, work-hating men, all of whom want to marry her.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 4, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert S. Rogell
- Screenplay & Story
- John O'Dea, Sidney Salkow
- Original Score
- Edward J. Kay
- Original Title
- The Admiral Was a Lady
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Roxbury Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert S. Rogell
John O'Dea, Sidney Salkow
Edward J. Kay
Stanley Cortez
William H. Ziegler
Albert S. Rogell, Jack M. Warner
Department Leadership Roster
John O'Dea
Writer
Edward J. Kay
Original Music Composer
Sidney Salkow
Writer
Elmer Ellsworth
Costume Design
Albert S. Rogell
Director
William H. Ziegler
Editor
Albert S. Rogell
Producer
Van Nest Polglase
Production Design
Stanley Cortez
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Admiral Was a Lady.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Admiral Was a Lady.
Mid Hunting List
A list of mids found by Mid Hunters
War: World War II
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
MGM+ US - Romantic Comedy Movies
Curated list of Most Popular on MGM+ (US). Updated frequently. Last updated August 28, 2026.
Missing Mine
Youtube Comedy
Comedy Movies from Youtube
Black and White Movies
List of old Black and White Movies
Similar Titles to The Admiral Was a Lady
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.7
6.6
4.9
7.0
6.5
6.0
5.4
6.4
6.0
5.9
5.5
10.0
4.3
6.2
6.2
6.2
6.2
7.9
6.9
7.6
More Like The Admiral Was a Lady
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Admiral Was a Lady
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Admiral Was a Lady about?
Ex-WAVE encounters four fun-loving, work-hating men, all of whom want to marry her.
Who directed The Admiral Was a Lady?
The Admiral Was a Lady was directed by Albert S. Rogell.
Who stars in The Admiral Was a Lady?
The principal cast of The Admiral Was a Lady includes Edmond O'Brien, Wanda Hendrix, Rudy Vallee, Johnny Sands, Steve Brodie.
When was The Admiral Was a Lady released and how long is it?
The Admiral Was a Lady was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Admiral Was a Lady?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Admiral Was a Lady was composed by Edward J. Kay.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Admiral Was a Lady?
The Admiral Was a Lady holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).