Honeymoon Hotel
Honeymoon Hotel

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Honeymoon Hotel

1964
Movie
89 min
English

A man left at the alter goes on his honeymoon trip anyway, taking his best man along instead.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Arthur LubinGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

In this lighthearted romantic comedy, Jim Weston, a wealthy businessman, secretly buys a Hawaiian resort intending to surprise his wife with a second honeymoon. However, upon arrival, he discovers the resort is overrun with eligible bachelorettes, all eager to catch a rich husband. Jim, disguised as a gigolo, tries to manage the chaos while keeping his true identity and intentions hidden from his wife, who suspects nothing.

Critical Reception

Honeymoon Hotel was a moderately successful, albeit unremarkable, comedy of its time. It capitalized on the exotic settings and the popular musical talents of its lead, Robert Goulet, aiming for light entertainment. While it received a generally positive audience response for its comedic premise and escapist feel, critics largely found it to be a formulaic and predictable romantic romp with few standout comedic moments.

What Reviewers Say

  • A light and breezy romantic comedy that offers escapism.

  • Relies heavily on its tropical setting and musical interludes.

  • Predictable plot with limited comedic depth.

Google audience: Audience reception for Honeymoon Hotel is largely unavailable through standard aggregated review platforms. General sentiment suggests it was viewed as a lighthearted, entertaining film for its era, appreciated for its musical numbers and picturesque Hawaiian backdrop, though not a critically acclaimed masterpiece.

Fun Fact

Robert Goulet's performance in Honeymoon Hotel marked his feature film acting debut, transitioning from his successful stage and recording career.

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