I Was a Male War Bride is a 1949 romantic comedy film directed by Howard Hawks and starring Cary Grant and Ann Sheridan. The film follows the story of Captain Henri Rochard (Cary Grant), a French officer who is assigned to work with Lieutenant Catherine Gates (Ann Sheridan), a tough-willed American officer. Despite their disagreements and initial hostility towards each other, they start developing romantic feelings.
As they continue working together, Henri proposes to Catherine, and she accepts. However, their plans for marriage are put on hold when Catherine is reassigned to another location. After a while, Henri convinces Catherine to marry him and move with him to the United States. However, the couple faces a major hurdle as there are strict regulations against men being war brides.
Henri tries to convince the authorities that he is eligible to be a war bride, and they finally agree to let him travel to the US with Catherine. But as they cross the border, they encounter a series of complications and obstacles, including confusion over Henri's gender. They struggle to convince the authorities that they are indeed a married couple, and in the process, the film offers plenty of humorous moments.
Ultimately, Henri and Catherine are reunited in the US, where they begin their new life as a married couple. I Was a Male War Bride was praised for its witty script and the chemistry between Cary Grant and Ann Sheridan. The film remains a classic romantic comedy to this day.