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1950 film by Elliott Nugent From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Skipper Surprised His Wife is a 1950 American comedy film directed by Elliott Nugent and starring Robert Walker, Joan Leslie and Edward Arnold.[2]
| The Skipper Surprised His Wife | |
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Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Elliott Nugent |
| Written by | Dorothy Kingsley |
| Based on | I Taught My Wife to Keep House the Navy Way" and "The Skipper Surprised His Wife 1949 Reader's Digest by William Lederer |
| Produced by | William H. Wright |
| Starring | Robert Walker Joan Leslie Edward Arnold |
| Cinematography | Harold Lipstein |
| Edited by | Cotton Warburton |
| Music by | Bronislau Kaper |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
Release date |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $753,000[1] |
| Box office | $926,000[1] |
The skipper, Cmdr. William Lattimer (Robert Walker) whose wife Daphne (Joan Leslie) is incapacitated by a broken leg, forcing the skipper takes over management of their home. A stickler for nautical discipline, Lattimer tries to run things "the Navy way," but this proves not only futile but ridiculous.[3]
According to MGM records, the film earned $733,000 in the US and Canada and $193,000 overseas, leading to a loss of $181,000.[1]
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