Honolulu
“Hundreds of lovely hula girls . . . scores of lilting songs . . . spectacle to make you marvel !”
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.
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Honolulu - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-31
Top Cast
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Eleanor Powell
Miss Dorothy 'Dot' March
Robert Young
Brooks Mason / George Smith
George Burns
Joe Duffy
Gracie Allen
Millicent 'Millie' De Grasse
Rita Johnson
Cecelia Grayson
Clarence Kolb
Mr. Horace Grayson
Jo Ann Sayers
Nurse
Ann Morriss
Gale Brewster
Willie Fung
Wong
Cliff Clark
First Detective
Edward Gargan
Second Detective
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
Washington
Sig Ruman
Psychiatrist
Ruth Hussey
Eve
Kealohu Holt
Native Dancing Girl
Edgar Dearing
Jailer
Bess Flowers
Grayson's Party Guest (uncredited)
Russell Hicks
Mr. Clifford Jones (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 3, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Buzzell
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Partos, Herbert Fields
- Original Title
- Honolulu
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Buzzell
Frank Partos, Herbert Fields, Harry Ruskin, George Oppenheimer, Gus Kahn
Ray June
Conrad A. Nervig
Jack Cummings
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Buzzell
Director
Frank Partos
Screenplay
Herbert Fields
Screenplay
Conrad A. Nervig
Editor
Harry Ruskin
Writer
George Oppenheimer
Writer
Jack Cummings
Producer
Ray June
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Honolulu
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What is Honolulu about?
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.
Who directed Honolulu?
Honolulu was directed by Edward Buzzell.
Who stars in Honolulu?
The principal cast of Honolulu includes Eleanor Powell, Robert Young, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Rita Johnson.
When was Honolulu released and how long is it?
Honolulu was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Honolulu?
Honolulu holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).