Busman's Honeymoon
“Mystery thrills in a LOVE NEST!”
Synopsis
When Lord Peter Wimsey marries Harriet Vane, a crime author, they both promise to give up crime for good. As a wedding present, Peter purchases the old house where Harriet grew up, but when they try to move in the previous owner is nowhere to be found, until they start to clean the house and find his body in the cellar...
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Robert Montgomery
Lord Peter Wimsey
Constance Cummings
Harriet Vane
Leslie Banks
Inspector Kirk
Seymour Hicks
Mervyn Bunter (as Sir Seymour Hicks)
Robert Newton
Frank Crutchley
Googie Withers
Polly
Frank Pettingell
Puffett
Joan Kemp-Welch
Aggie Twitterton
Aubrey Mallalieu
Rev. Simon Goodacre
James Carney
Constable Sellon
Roy Emerton
Noakes
Louise Hampton
Mrs. Ruddle
Eliot Makeham
Simpson
Reginald Purdell
MacBride
Gwen Ffrangcon Davies
Woman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 20, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur B. Woods
- Screenplay & Story
- Angus MacPhail, Harold Goldman, Monckton Hoffe
- Original Score
- Louis Levy
- Original Title
- Busman's Honeymoon
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur B. Woods
Angus MacPhail, Harold Goldman, Monckton Hoffe, Dorothy L. Sayers, Muriel St. Clare
Louis Levy
Freddie Young
Al Barnes
Department Leadership Roster
Freddie Young
Director of Photography
Al Barnes
Editor
Arthur B. Woods
Director
Angus MacPhail
Screenplay
Harold Goldman
Screenplay
Monckton Hoffe
Screenplay
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What is Busman's Honeymoon about?
When Lord Peter Wimsey marries Harriet Vane, a crime author, they both promise to give up crime for good. As a wedding present, Peter purchases the old house where Harriet grew up, but when they try to move in the previous owner is nowhere to be found, until they start to clean the house and find his body in the cellar...
Who directed Busman's Honeymoon?
Busman's Honeymoon was directed by Arthur B. Woods.
Who stars in Busman's Honeymoon?
The principal cast of Busman's Honeymoon includes Robert Montgomery, Constance Cummings, Leslie Banks, Seymour Hicks, Robert Newton.
When was Busman's Honeymoon released and how long is it?
Busman's Honeymoon was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Busman's Honeymoon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Busman's Honeymoon was composed by Louis Levy.
Is Busman's Honeymoon based on a book or true story?
Busman's Honeymoon is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dorothy L. Sayers".