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The 1964 film Honeymoon Hotel is a comedy directed by Henry Levin and starring Robert Goulet, Nancy Kwan, Robert Morse, and Jill St. John. The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 29 minutes and is about two male friends who, after one of them is jilted at the altar, decide to use their prepaid honeymoon suite at a hotel for honeymooners only.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Release date | 1964 |
| Runtime | 1h 29m |
| Genre | Comedy, Romance |
| Director | Henry Levin |
| Stars | Robert Goulet, Nancy Kwan, Robert Morse, Jill St. John, Keenan Wynn, Anne Helm, Elsa Lanchester, Bernard Fox, Elvia Allman, Sandra Gould, David Lewis, Chris Noel, Dale Malone, Paulene Myers |
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The movie is 1 hour and 29 minutes long
The 1964 romantic comedy "Honeymoon Hotel" has a runtime of 1 hour and 29 minutes. The film stars Robert Goulet, Nancy Kwan, Robert Morse, and Jill St. John. It was directed by Henry Levin for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
"Honeymoon Hotel" is about two male friends who find themselves at a hotel exclusively for honeymooners. One of the friends, Jay, has been jilted at the altar by his fiancée, Cynthia Hampton. His pal, Ross Kingsley, convinces him to use his prepaid honeymoon accommodations at the Boca Roca Hotel, where only honeymooners are allowed. Ross joins Jay on the trip to cheer him up, and Cynthia eventually begs Jay to take her back.
The film is notable for its portrayal of an interracial romance between the characters played by Robert Goulet and Nancy Kwan. However, the racial difference is never mentioned or alluded to in the film. "Honeymoon Hotel" also features four songs and is considered a sex farce.
In addition to the 1964 film, there is also a 1934 Warner Bros. Merrie Melodies cartoon titled "Honeymoon Hotel." This short cartoon, directed by Earl Duvall, follows a male and female bug that checks into a hotel that catches on fire. It is notable for being the first Warner Bros. cartoon produced in colour.
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It's an American romantic comedy
The 1964 film Honeymoon Hotel is an American romantic comedy. It stars Robert Goulet, Nancy Kwan, Robert Morse, and Jill St. John. The film, which runs for 1 hour and 29 minutes, is a sex farce about two male friends who find themselves at a hotel that is supposed to be for honeymooners only.
In the movie, Jay Menlow (played by Robert Morse) is jilted at the altar by his fiancée, Cynthia Hampton (played by Anne Helm). His friend, Ross Kingsley (played by Robert Goulet), convinces him to use his prepaid honeymoon accommodations at the Boca Roca Hotel, which only allows honeymooners. Ross accompanies Jay to cheer him up, and the two friends enjoy the hotel's amenities.
The film also features an interracial romance between the characters played by Robert Goulet and Nancy Kwan, which was unusual for the time but is never mentioned or alluded to in the film. Ross, a shameless ladies' man, finds himself falling in love with Lynn Jenley (played by Nancy Kwan), a hotel social director. When a possible reconciliation between Jay and Cynthia threatens Ross's vacation fling with Lynn, he makes a duplicitous effort to break up the happy reunion.
The film includes four songs and has been described as "madcap" and "pretty funny." It was directed by Henry Levin and is known for its set design, with the "bachelor pad" apartment interior being the same one used in the 1963 movie Sunday in New York.
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It's directed by Henry Levin
The 1964 film Honeymoon Hotel is directed by Henry Levin. Levin is known for his work on films such as Journey to the Center of the Earth (1959) and Where the Boys Are (1960).
Honeymoon Hotel is an American romantic comedy film produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The film stars Robert Goulet, Nancy Kwan, Robert Morse, and Jill St. John. It is worth noting that this was Robert Goulet's film debut.
The plot of Honeymoon Hotel centres on two male friends, Jay and Ross, who find themselves at the Boca Roca Hotel, a resort dedicated to honeymooning couples. Jay, left at the altar by his fiancée, is persuaded by his friend Ross to use his reserved accommodations at the hotel. The film is unusual for its time as it features an interracial romance between the characters played by Robert Goulet and Nancy Kwan, a detail that goes unmentioned in the film.
The film has been described as a "dimwitted, soft-boiled rom/com" and a sex farce. It includes four songs and has a run time of 1 hour and 29 minutes.
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It stars Robert Goulet, Robert Morse, and Jill St. John
The 1964 romantic comedy film Honeymoon Hotel stars Robert Goulet, Robert Morse, and Jill St. John, alongside Nancy Kwan, Keenan Wynn, and Anne Helm. The film, which runs for 89 minutes, is a sex farce about two male friends who find themselves at a hotel that is supposed to be for honeymooners only.
Goulet and Morse play the two male leads, Jay Menlow and Ross Kingsley, respectively. In the film, Jay is jilted at the altar by his fiancée, Cynthia Hampton (played by Anne Helm). He is then persuaded by his friend Ross to use his honeymoon accommodations at the Boca Roca Hotel, which only accepts honeymooners. Jay hopes to win Cynthia back, while Ross, a shameless ladies' man, chases after the resort's only single female, social director Lynn Jenley (played by Nancy Kwan).
Jill St. John plays Ross' girlfriend, whose name is not mentioned in the sources. Ross' girlfriend shows up at the hotel with his boss, Mr. Goulet (played by Keenan Wynn), who is followed by his suspicious wife. The true fun begins when Cynthia arrives as a surprise for Jay.
While the film received mixed reviews, with some calling it "tired and predictable", Robert Morse's performance was generally well-received, although Robert Goulet was described as "not much of an actor".
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It's about two male friends who go to a honeymoon-only hotel
The 1964 film Honeymoon Hotel is about two male friends who go to a honeymoon-only hotel. The movie, which is 1 hour and 29 minutes long, is a romantic comedy starring Robert Goulet, Nancy Kwan, Robert Morse, and Jill St. John.
In the film, Jay Menlow (played by Robert Morse) is jilted at the altar by his fiancée, Cynthia Hampton (played by Anne Helm). His pal, Ross Kingsley (played by Robert Goulet), persuades him to use his reserved accommodations at the Boca Roca Hotel, which only allows honeymooners. Ross, a shameless ladies' man, accompanies Jay to lift his spirits, and the two make use of the already booked and paid-for suite.
At the hotel, Ross finds himself in a potential romance with hotel social director Lynn (played by Nancy Kwan). However, when a reconciliation between Jay and Cynthia looms, threatening to cut short Ross' vacation fling, he devises a duplicitous plan to thwart the reunion. The plot takes a twist with the arrival of Ross' boss, Sampson (played by Keenan Wynn), who appears with his mistress, Sherry (played by Jill St. John).
The film is notable for being a sex farce and for its unusual portrayal of an interracial romance between the characters played by Robert Goulet and Nancy Kwan, with the racial difference never mentioned or alluded to. The movie also features four songs and showcases the acting talents of its cast, with some critics finding the performances and plot typical of the period.
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Frequently asked questions
The movie is 1 hour and 29 minutes long.
Honeymoon Hotel was released in 1964.
Honeymoon Hotel is a romantic comedy about two male friends who find themselves at a hotel that is supposed to be for honeymooners only.
The main characters in Honeymoon Hotel are Jay Menlow (Robert Morse) and Ross Kingsley (Robert Goulet).
No, it is not a sequel. However, there is a cartoon short film with the same name that was released in 1934.
