Honolulu(1939)
Hundreds of lovely hula girls . . . scores of lilting songs . . . spectacle to make you marvel !
Honolulu 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.
Honolulu (1939) is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Edward Buzzell, released on February 3, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Eleanor Powell, Robert Young, George Burns and Gracie Allen. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Edward Buzzell
- Writers:
- Frank Partos, Herbert Fields, Harry Ruskin
- Producers:
- Jack Cummings
- Cinematographer:
- Ray June
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Honolulu (1939) Trailer
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Honolulu Cast & Crew
Main 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
Edward Gargan
as Second Detective
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
as Washington
Key crew
Directed by Edward Buzzell, written by Frank Partos, Herbert Fields and Harry Ruskin, produced by Jack Cummings.
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Honolulu Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 8 ratings.
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Honolulu – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Honolulu online?
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Honolulu (1939) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Honolulu?
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The main cast of Honolulu (1939) includes Eleanor Powell, Robert Young, George Burns, Gracie Allen and Rita Johnson. The film was directed by Edward Buzzell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Honolulu released?
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Honolulu was released on February 3, 1939 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Honolulu worth watching?
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Honolulu (1939) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Honolulu?
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Yes. The official Honolulu trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.