Review of Once Upon a Honeymoon (1942) by Kevin R — 07 Oct 2012

There goes the daughter of Flannel Pants O'Hara.

Just prior to World War II Europe is slowly getting taken over by the Nazis. An American woman, about to marry the baron of Austria, notices where ever he goes the Nazis follow and the country falls. Meanwhile, an attractive and assertive reporter follows them around trying to get a story.

"Don't wait too long. Happiness may pass you by.".

Leo McCrarey, director of An Affair to Remember, Going My Way, Duck Soup, Bells of Saint Mary, Red Hot Rhythm, and Wild Company, delivers Once Upon a Honeymoon. The storyline for this picture is very good and a nice combination of comedy, espionage, and romance. The character development is excellent and the acting is awesome. The cast includes Cary Grant, Ginger Rogers, Walter Slezak, John Banner, and Walter Dekker.

"You mean it's up to Hitler who has babies?".

"Yes. It used to be up to God.".

I came across this film while flicking through upcoming movies on Turner Classic Movies (TCM). I am a huge Cary Grant fan so I decided to DVR this picture. I can tell you this is an excellent movie with a brilliant theme and outstanding subplots. The execution of this film is perfect and I adored the characters. This is amongst my top 5 favorite Cary Grant movies.

"If I didn't trust a woman, Baron, I'd throw her out.".

Grade: A.