![]() Grant fell ill with hepatitis that was later complicated by jaundice. ![]() Sheridan also accidentally ran over a goose on a motorcycle that did not get out of the way fast enough. Grant’s co-star Ann Sheridan had pleurisy that developed into pneumonia which resulted in production being halted for two weeks. During production, many of the cast and crew suffered a variety of illnesses. Also, despite the comedic nature on screen, things were not so pleasant and humorous behind the scenes. Interestingly, this film is based off a true story that of a Belgian man named Henri Rochard who married an American nurse. The film was also Howard Hawks' 3rd highest grosser, behind only Sergeant York (1941) and Red River (1948).I Was a Male War Bride is one of four collaborations between director Howard Hawks and Hollywood star Cary Grant. The film grossed over $4.5 million, making it 20th's biggest earner of 1949. The opening was originally scheduled for Radio City Music Hall, but filming delays placed the opening in conflict with the Music Hall's schedule. The film opened on Septemat the Roxy Theatre in New York City. The delay in production pushed the budget over $2 million. Filming began on Septemand lasted more than 8 months due to the various illnesses of cast members. When screenwriter Charles Lederer was ill, his friend Orson Welles wrote part of a short chase scene as a favor to him.įilming took place primarily in Heidelberg, Germany, London at Shepperton Studios, and Los Angeles at 20th Century Fox Studios. Fitzsimons, Robert Stevenson, and Otto Waldis all shot scenes for this film, but all of them were ultimately deleted. Grant came down with hepatitis complicated by jaundice, and production was shut down for three months, until Grant recovered and regained around 30 pounds. Hawks broke out in unexplained hives all over his body. Sheridan contracted pleurisy that developed into pneumonia, suspending shooting for two weeks. The cast and crew suffered from a variety of illnesses.
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