Honolulu (1939)

On her way to a work engagement with her partner, a dancer finds herself lost in paradise in a case of mistaken identities.

Movie star Brooks Mason tires of his fans growing adoration and when he finds a look-a-like has been placed in his room, he takes the opportunity to prose that they change places so that he can relax and his 'twin' could become more worldy-wise.

Overlooked and charming, this film stands out as one of MGMs more relaxed and just plain fun films of the late 30s--reminiscent of the wit of a RKO films with Gracie Allen and George Burns stealing some of it's best moments.

Powell Performances

Honolulu
Music by Harry Warren
Lyrics by Gus Kahn
Sung by Gracie Allen and The Pied Pipers
Danced to by Eleanor Powell

Old Dixie Melody
Danced to by Eleanor Powell in her blackface medley

The Old Folks at Home
Written by Stephen Foster (as Stephen Collins Foster)
Danced to by Eleanor Powell in her blackface medley

Listen to the Mockingbird
Music by Richard Milburn
Lyrics by Septimus Winner
Danced to by Eleanor Powell in her blackface medley

The Darktown Strutters' Ball
Written by Shelton Brooks
Danced to by Eleanor Powell in her blackface medley

Hawaiian Medley
Played by Andy Iona's Islanders
Danced to by Eleanor Powell

Hola E Pae
Written by Ray Noble
Played by Andy Iona's Islanders
Danced to by Eleanor Powell and sung by a chorus

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Resources

Honolulu on IMDb

Fast Facts

  • Hola E Pae was inserted into I Dood It.
  • Ruth Hussey, who played a scene with Robert Young as Brooks Mason at the beginning of the film also co-starred with Young in five other films, one prior to this film (Rich Man, Poor Girl) and another released the same year (Maisie).

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