Movie

The Sailor Takes a Wife

“HIS NIGHT TO HOWL... just married– just out of the Navy– just out in the cold! HER NIGHT TO DREAM... She feels so safe, with hubby in the house!”

★ 8.0(2)19451h 32m

Comedy Romance

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Director: Richard Whorf
Release date: 1945-12-28
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: English
Box office: $2,559,000
Budget: $1,012,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

About The Sailor Takes a Wife

The Sailor Takes a Wife is a 1945 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Richard Whorf, starring Robert Walker, June Allyson and Hume Cronyn. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Sailor Takes a Wife in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Robert Walker

John Hill

June Allyson

Mary Hill

Hume Cronyn

Freddie Potts

Audrey Totter

Lisa Borescu

Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

Harry

Reginald Owen

Mr. Amboy

Gerald Oliver Smith

Gerald - Freddie's Butler

Joe DeRita

Waiter

Frequently asked questions

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How long is The Sailor Takes a Wife?+

The Sailor Takes a Wife has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in The Sailor Takes a Wife?+

The Sailor Takes a Wife stars Robert Walker, June Allyson, Hume Cronyn, Audrey Totter and Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson.

When did The Sailor Takes a Wife come out?+

The Sailor Takes a Wife is a 1945 movie directed by Richard Whorf.

What genre is The Sailor Takes a Wife?+

The Sailor Takes a Wife is Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed The Sailor Takes a Wife?+

The Sailor Takes a Wife was directed by Richard Whorf.