The Honeymoon
Synopsis
The honeymoon of Prince Nicki in the Alps, and the wedding of Mitzi and Schani. Mitzi still loves Nicki, and jealous Schani decides once again to kill the prince. Schani shoots at Nicki, but Cecilia throws herself in front of Nicki. Schani becomes a fugitive and goes into hiding. Nicki and Mitzi meet one last time, where Mitzi tells Nicki that she will go to a convent. Nicki goes off to war, where he is killed. Sequel to von Stroheim's The Wedding March released only in Europe. The only known copy was destroyed in a fire at the Cinémathèque Française in 1959.
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Top Cast
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Zasu Pitts
Caecilia
Erich von Stroheim
Prince Nicki
Fay Wray
Mitzi
Matthew Betz
Schani
George Fawcett
Prince Ottokar von Wildeliebe-Rauffenburg
Maude George
Princess Maria, Nicki's mother
George Nichols
Fortunat Schweisser, the Industrialist
Dale Fuller
Katerina Schrammel, Mitzi's mother
Hughie Mack
Eberle, the Wine-grower
Cesare Gravina
Martin Schrammell, Mitzi's father
Sidney Bracey
Navratil
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 21, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Erich von Stroheim
- Screenplay & Story
- Erich von Stroheim, Harry Carr
- Original Score
- Vernon Duke, Adolph Deutsch
- Original Title
- The Honeymoon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Erich von Stroheim
Erich von Stroheim, Harry Carr
Vernon Duke, Adolph Deutsch
Hal Mohr
Frank E. Hull
Department Leadership Roster
Erich von Stroheim
Director
Erich von Stroheim
Writer
Harry Carr
Writer
Frank E. Hull
Editor
Hal Mohr
Director of Photography
Adolph Deutsch
Original Music Composer
Vernon Duke
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Honeymoon
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What is The Honeymoon about?
The honeymoon of Prince Nicki in the Alps, and the wedding of Mitzi and Schani. Mitzi still loves Nicki, and jealous Schani decides once again to kill the prince. Schani shoots at Nicki, but Cecilia throws herself in front of Nicki. Schani becomes a fugitive and goes into hiding. Nicki and Mitzi meet one last time, where Mitzi tells Nicki that she will go to a convent. Nicki goes off to war, where he is killed. Sequel to von Stroheim's The Wedding March released only in Europe. The only known copy was destroyed in a fire at the Cinémathèque Française in 1959.
Who directed The Honeymoon?
The Honeymoon was directed by Erich von Stroheim.
Who stars in The Honeymoon?
The principal cast of The Honeymoon includes Zasu Pitts, Erich von Stroheim, Fay Wray, Matthew Betz, George Fawcett.
When was The Honeymoon released and how long is it?
The Honeymoon was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Honeymoon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Honeymoon was composed by Vernon Duke, Adolph Deutsch.