Honolulu
"Hundreds of lovely hula girls . . . scores of lilting songs . . . spectacle to make you marvel !"
Originally released in 1939. Honolulu is a comedy/romance film. directed by Edward Buzzell. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Eleanor Powell, Robert Young, and George Burns
Synopsis
Wanting a break from his overzealous fans, a famous movie star hires a Hawaiian plantation owner to switch places with him for a few weeks.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 3, 1939
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Eleanor Powell
as Miss Dorothy 'Dot' March
Robert Young
as Brooks Mason / George Smith
George Burns
as Joe Duffy
Gracie Allen
as Millicent 'Millie' De Grasse
Rita Johnson
as Cecelia Grayson
Clarence Kolb
as Mr. Horace Grayson
Jo Ann Sayers
as Nurse
Ann Morriss
as Gale Brewster
Willie Fung
as Wong
Cliff Clark
as First Detective
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Honolulu about?
Wanting a break from his overzealous fans, a famous movie star hires a Hawaiian plantation owner to switch places with him for a few weeks.
Who directed Honolulu?
Honolulu was directed by Edward Buzzell.
How long is Honolulu?
Honolulu has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Honolulu released?
Honolulu was released on February 3, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Honolulu?
The main cast of Honolulu includes Eleanor Powell, Robert Young, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Rita Johnson.