

Honolulu
1939-02-03 · 84 min · ★ 6.5
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.
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- Directors
- Edward Buzzell
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Eleanor PowellMiss Dorothy 'Dot' March
Robert YoungBrooks Mason / George Smith
George BurnsJoe Duffy
Gracie AllenMillicent 'Millie' De Grasse
Rita JohnsonCecelia Grayson
Clarence KolbMr. Horace Grayson
Jo Ann SayersNurse
Ann MorrissGale Brewster
Willie FungWong
Cliff ClarkFirst Detective
Edward GarganSecond Detective
Eddie 'Rochester' AndersonWashington
Sig RumanPsychiatrist
Ruth HusseyEve
Edgar DearingJailer
Bess FlowersGrayson's Party Guest (uncredited)
Russell HicksMr. Clifford Jones (uncredited)
Tom NealAmbulance Intern (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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