Is Your Honeymoon Really Necessary?
Is Your Honeymoon Really Necessary?

Is Your Honeymoon Really Necessary?

1953Movie78 minEnglish

An American soldier stationed in England is ready to go on his honeymoon with his new wife when his ex-wife, a gorgeous blonde, shows up and insists that they're still married. His two buddies try to help him out of his predicament, but his troubles are only just starting.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Mario ZampiGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A Royal Air Force officer, on leave from his posting in Malaya, is enjoying his honeymoon in the English countryside. However, his blissful escape is interrupted when he discovers that his wife's uncle is a notorious gangster, and their idyllic retreat is actually a front for illegal activities.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'Is Your Honeymoon Really Necessary?' received a mixed reception. While some critics appreciated its lighthearted comedic approach and farcical situations, others found the plot to be somewhat predictable and the humor occasionally relied on slapstick. The film was generally considered a B-movie offering for its time.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its light, escapist comedy.
  • Some viewers found the humor a bit dated.
  • A generally harmless, if unremarkable, British comedy.

Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available for this vintage British comedy.

Fun Fact

The film was one of several comedies produced by Mario Zampi during the post-war era, often featuring British actors in light-hearted, situational comedies.

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Celebrated American wartime pilot "Vining" (Bonar Colleano) returns to the UK with his new wife "Gillian" (Diana Decker) to be met by his old chum "Hank" (Sidney James). On the drive to their lodgings his pal regales the new wife with tales...