Review of The Iron Petticoat (1956) by Allan C — 03 Dec 2012

Long hidden by Bob Hope, this movie is finally available from TCM!

This review of The Iron Petticoat (1956) was written by Allan C on 03 Dec 2012.

The Iron Petticoat has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Lilian P (35) on 18 Nov 2009

Quite funny actually, I enjoy Katharine Hepburn's movies a lot :)…

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By Frances H (1,591) on 28 May 2013

Very minor reworking of Ninotchka with Hope and Kate, whose accent is all over the place, sharing little to no chemistry…

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By Stevee T (113) on 17 Jan 2008

They're probably a bit too old to be convincing in their military roles, but this is a gentle cold war comedy that pleases rather than impresses…

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By Classy J (36) on 26 Dec 2006

Typical Hope matinee - he plays second banana. This time to the girl that Spenser couldn't tame…

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By Tom H (1,836) on 26 Nov 2009

Decent comedy revolving a clash between a classic 50`s american guy and a iron willed commie woman. Bob Hope was quite amusing…

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By Sarah L (684) on 02 Oct 2010

This over-the-top movie is totally worth watching for Katharine Hepburn's phony Russian accent and zany costumes…

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By Gary T (2,283) on 26 Apr 2009

Wow umn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch...its got a good cast of actors/actressess throguhout…

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By Gemma B (119) on 11 Nov 2006

My 1st Katharine Hepburn film, and by no means my last... This film is moderately average ~~~ not bad at all in fact…

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By Kenny V (90) on 01 Nov 2012

No longer out of print I caught this on TCM (love u guys) it is a reworked version (#3) of 'ninotchka' behind the greta garbo version and the…

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