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.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.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.
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
- Washington
- (as Eddie Anderson)
Sig Ruman
- Psychiatrist
- (as Sig Rumann)
Kealohu Holt
- Native Dancing Girl
- (as Kealoha Holt)
Andy Iona's Orchestra
- Musical Group
- (uncredited)
Roy Atwell
- Bearded Man on Ship
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaFinal film appearance of George Burns and Gracie Allen together.
- GoofsWhen Brooks Mason and George Smith (both played by Robert Young) shake hands, George leans forward slightly, revealing a misalignment between George's right arm and his shoulder. That's the only reveal of the otherwise undetectable trick photography.
- ConnectionsEdited into I Dood It (1943)
- SoundtracksHonolulu
(1939)
Music by Harry Warren
Lyrics by Gus Kahn
Played during the opening credits and at the end
Sung by Gracie Allen (uncredited) and The Pied Pipers (uncredited)
Danced by Eleanor Powell (uncredited)
Featured review
Worth watching for the dance number.
I've read film buffs quoted as saying that Eleanor Powell's Hawaiian dance number in the movie "Honolulu" was the sexist dance ever filmed. Well, I've watched many musicals over the years, and I can't think of one that smoked like that one did. To the driving beat of drums, Miss Powell, barefoot and wearing a grass skirt, overpowered the stage with her athleticism and seductive movements. You gotta see it -- I can't describe it and do it justice!
All and all, it was an enjoyable film simply because of a good cast that was able to overcome a rather threadbare script. Robert Young delivered his usual fine performance playing two characters impersonating one another. The radio comedians George Burns and Gracie Allen were along for the ride: with Geacie fairly enjoyable in her usual role of the slightly daffy friend to Miss. Powell. As another poster here said, Eleanor Powell was best when dancing alone; however, that was enough.
All and all, it was an enjoyable film simply because of a good cast that was able to overcome a rather threadbare script. Robert Young delivered his usual fine performance playing two characters impersonating one another. The radio comedians George Burns and Gracie Allen were along for the ride: with Geacie fairly enjoyable in her usual role of the slightly daffy friend to Miss. Powell. As another poster here said, Eleanor Powell was best when dancing alone; however, that was enough.
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- hmpulham
- Nov 20, 2005
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Details
- Runtime1 hour 23 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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