She Wouldn't Say Yes (1945): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1945, She Wouldn't Say Yes is a comedy and romance film directed by Alexander Hall, running about 87 minutes. “It's all in fun... and fun for all !” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Susan Lane is a gifted psychiatrist, grounded in self-control. Before returning by train to her practice in Chicago, she spends time back East with war veterans, building their self-esteem, but frowning on the impulsive, as represented by a favorite comic strip called "The Nixie." She bumps into Michael Kent, an officer and the comic strip's author. He likes her instantly and she dislikes him. He's headed to the Pacific, sees her on the train, gets off in Chicago, and with her father's help, pursues her and hatches a plan to marry her. Meanwhile, she has her own plan to get rid of him with the help of a blond patient. Will the Nixie get into her psyche?

Who’s in it. She Wouldn't Say Yes stars Rosalind Russell as Dr. Susan A. Lane, Lee Bowman as Michael Kent, Adele Jergens as Allura and Charles Winninger as Doctor Lane, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, She Wouldn't Say Yes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch She Wouldn't Say Yes page.

If you liked it. Fans of She Wouldn't Say Yes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.