Classic Rom-Com

Last night TCM played a classic romantic comedy from 1949 starring Cary Grant.  Since this was one I'd never seen before, it caught my attention. I mean, who doesn't love Cary Grant?  Admittedly, the title of this one was intriguing to say the least, which double caught my attention.  Now at first blush, it's going to sound like a weird one, but here goes.  The romantic comedy in question was none other than "I Was a Male War Bride".  See? The title just kind of grabs you (or not).  But it ended up being HILARIOUS and totally adorable.  Seems that Grant and Ann Sheridan are battling army officers, he a French Army captain, and she a U.S. WAC Lieutenant.  They can't stand each other, but get sent on a special mission together. Hilarity ensues, and as these things tend to go, they fall in love and decide to get married.  Challenges arise when he tries to emigrate to the U.S. as the spouse of an American army officer, and more hilarity ensues. 

I have to say, I thought this picture was awesome! It's what all romantic comedies should be, and so seldom are these days.  Cary Grant is charming and fabulous as always, and displays his great gift for physical comedy.  Ann Sheridan is a perfect comic foil for him (wish she'd made more comedies).  I literally laughed out loud, which is saying something.  I highly recommend it.