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Honeymoon for Three
In this musical comedy, the trouble begins when a carefree playboy steals the virtue of a young French maiden and is forced to marry her when her angry father, a financier finds out. The playboy is flat broke, but does the honorable thing. The newlyweds then board a ship and sail off to the States. They are accompanied by the girl's ex-fiance. The plan was for the young marrieds to get a divorce as soon as possible, but then the groom realizes that he really does love the girl. Happiness ensues
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Plot Summary
A famous opera star, unaware of her own fame, finds herself in a series of comedic romantic entanglements when she accepts a plea for help from a young couple. Mistaken identity and misunderstandings ensue as she tries to navigate the affections of the husband and the husband's jealous friend, all while trying to keep her true identity hidden.
Critical Reception
This lighthearted romantic comedy was primarily a vehicle for the operatic talents of Lily Pons, who was making her film debut. While it served its purpose as a musical diversion and showcased Pons' singing abilities, the plot itself was considered predictable and somewhat thin by critics.
What Reviewers Say
A charming showcase for Lily Pons' operatic voice.
The plot offers predictable romantic hijinks.
A pleasant, if unremarkable, musical comedy.
Google audience: Audience reception for this film is largely unavailable in modern aggregated reviews, but contemporary buzz focused on Lily Pons' transition from the opera stage to the silver screen.
Fun Fact
Honeymoon for Three marked the film acting debut of renowned coloratura soprano Lily Pons, who was a celebrated star at the Metropolitan Opera.
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