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The Iron Petticoat (1956) was a Comedy Film directed by Ralph Thomas and produced by Harry Saltzman.

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By Virginie Pronovost on Oct 19, 2020 From The Wonderful World of Cinema

It’s funny because, these days, I am constantly reminded of my 2018’s trip to England for various reasons. One of them is that I recently re-watched the comedy The Iron Petticoat (Ralph Thomas, 1956), which I had seen for the first time when I was in Liverpool (so yeah, that journey was ... Read full article


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Colonel Tarbell: What do you think of her?
Major Chuck Lockwood: Well, women in uniform bother me. I don't know whether to kiss em' or salute em'!


Vinka Kovelenko: I should think they would send a taller man.
Major Chuck Lockwood: [looks down] Well, maybe I'll grow on you!
Vinka Kovelenko: You have an odd face.
Major Chuck Lockwood: It came with the body. It's a set!


Colonel Tarbell: It doesn't hurt to tantalize em'.
Major Chuck Lockwood: Tantalize an heiress? That's like not opening your parachute!


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Also directed by Ralph Thomas




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Also produced by Harry Saltzman




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Also released in 1956




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