Honeymoon Hate
Honeymoon Hate

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Honeymoon Hate

1927
Movie
60 min
English

Gail Grant, the impetuous daughter of a Pittsburgh steel magnate, arrives at a hotel in Venice and demands the Imperial Suite; in London, George Banning-Green, a persistent admirer, believes that she has gone to Berlin. Searching for "imperial" furnishings, the hotel manager goes to the palace of Prince Dantarini, who is selling the contents of his villa as an aftermath of the war. Dantarini agrees to be her guide in Venice, and when he proposes in his garden, Gail accepts.

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Director: Renée V. BorzykowskiGenres: Comedy, Romance, Silent Film

Plot Summary

A spirited young woman finds herself in a complicated romantic entanglement when she elopes with a charming but penniless artist. Their honeymoon is marred by financial woes and the interference of a wealthy admirer of the bride, leading to a series of comedic misunderstandings and dramatic confrontations. The couple must navigate societal pressures and their own youthful impetuosity to determine if their love can survive the trials of their ill-fated honeymoon.

Critical Reception

As a silent film from 1927, contemporary critical reception is difficult to ascertain with modern metrics. However, 'Honeymoon Hate' was generally considered a charming, if somewhat conventional, romantic comedy of its era, capitalizing on the popularity of its leading lady, Clara Bow. While it may not have been a groundbreaking film, it provided lighthearted entertainment for audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Clara Bow's effervescent performance was a highlight, as was typical for her films.

  • The plot, while light, offered sufficient comedic and romantic moments.

  • The silent film format lent itself well to the exaggerated emotions and physical comedy.

Google audience: Due to the nature of silent films and their release date, specific audience reviews from Google are not available. However, films of this genre and starring Clara Bow were generally popular with audiences seeking light romantic fare.

Fun Fact

The film's original title was reportedly 'The Wild Party', but was changed to 'Honeymoon Hate' during production.

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