Never Wave at a WAC
"Roz, that "Wonderful Town" Gal, and Marie - on a laugh-loaded spree!"
Originally released in 1953. Never Wave at a WAC is a comedy/adventure film. directed by Norman Z. McLeod. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Rosalind Russell, Paul Douglas, and Marie Wilson
Synopsis
A divorced socialite decides to join the Army because she hopes it will enable her to see more of her boyfriend, a Colonel. She soon encounters many difficulties with the Army lifestyle. Moreover, her ex-husband is working as a consultant with the Army, and he uses his position to disrupt her romantic plans by making her join a group of WACs who are testing new equipment.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 28, 1953
73 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (14 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rosalind Russell
as Josephine "Jo" McBain
Paul Douglas
as Andrew McBain
Marie Wilson
as Clara Schneiderman / Danger O'Dowd
William Ching
as Lt. Col. Schuyler 'Sky' Fairchild
Arleen Whelan
as Sgt. Toni Wayne
Leif Erickson
as Sgt. Norbert 'Noisy' Jackson
Hillary Brooke
as First Lt. Phyllis Turnbull
Charles Dingle
as Sen. Tom Reynolds
Lurene Tuttle
as Capt. Murchinson, Company CO
Regis Toomey
as General Ned Prager
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Independent Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Never Wave at a WAC about?
A divorced socialite decides to join the Army because she hopes it will enable her to see more of her boyfriend, a Colonel. She soon encounters many difficulties with the Army lifestyle. Moreover, ...
Who directed Never Wave at a WAC?
Never Wave at a WAC was directed by Norman Z. McLeod.
How long is Never Wave at a WAC?
Never Wave at a WAC has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Never Wave at a WAC released?
Never Wave at a WAC was released on January 28, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Never Wave at a WAC?
The main cast of Never Wave at a WAC includes Rosalind Russell, Paul Douglas, Marie Wilson, William Ching, Arleen Whelan.