The Lieutenant Wore Skirts (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1956, The Lieutenant Wore Skirts is a comedy film directed by Frank Tashlin, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. TV writer Greg Whitcomb did his military service heroically but now has settled into everyday life with a young wife, Katy. A letter from the war department arrives that Katy believes is calling Greg back to active duty from the Air Force reserve, but she hides it during a party celebrating their wedding anniversary.
Who’s in it. The Lieutenant Wore Skirts stars Tom Ewell as Gregory Whitcomb, Sheree North as Lt. Katy Whitcomb, Rita Moreno as Sandra Roberts and Rick Jason as Capt. Barney Sloan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Lieutenant Wore Skirts has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lieutenant Wore Skirts page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lieutenant Wore Skirts tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lieutenant Wore Skirts (1956)?
- In US, The Lieutenant Wore Skirts is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lieutenant Wore Skirts worth watching?
- The Lieutenant Wore Skirts holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lieutenant Wore Skirts?
- The Lieutenant Wore Skirts stars Tom Ewell, Sheree North, Rita Moreno, Rick Jason and Les Tremayne.
- When was The Lieutenant Wore Skirts released?
- The Lieutenant Wore Skirts was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.