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Honolulu 1939

The film presents a dazzling showcase of hundreds of graceful hula dancers and a lively soundtrack of lilting Hawaiian songs, creating a vivid spectacle. Overwhelmed by his adoring fans, a famous movie star arranges to trade places for several weeks with a Hawaiian plantation owner, allowing both men to escape their usual lives and experience a completely different world.

The film presents a dazzling showcase of hundreds of graceful hula dancers and a lively soundtrack of lilting Hawaiian songs, creating a vivid spectacle. Overwhelmed by his adoring fans, a famous movie star arranges to trade places for several weeks with a Hawaiian plantation owner, allowing both men to escape their usual lives and experience a completely different world.

Does Honolulu have end credit scenes?

No!

Honolulu does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of Honolulu

Explore the complete cast of Honolulu, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.


Sig Ruman

Sig Ruman

Psychiatrist

Roy Atwell

Roy Atwell

Bearded Man on Ship (uncredited)

Alberto Morin

Alberto Morin

Clerk (uncredited)

Clarence Kolb

Clarence Kolb

Mr. Horace Grayson

Ruth Hussey

Ruth Hussey

Eve

George Burns

George Burns

Joe Duffy

Tom Neal

Tom Neal

Ambulance Intern (uncredited)

Willie Fung

Willie Fung

Wong

Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

Washington

Edward Gargan

Edward Gargan

Second Detective

Rita Johnson

Rita Johnson

Cecelia Grayson

Phillip Terry

Phillip Terry

Nightclub Bandleader (uncredited)

Edward LeSaint

Edward LeSaint

Minister (uncredited)

Gracie Allen

Gracie Allen

Millicent 'Millie' De Grasse

Eleanor Powell

Eleanor Powell

Miss Dorothy 'Dot' March

Bert Roach

Bert Roach

Grayson's Party Guest (uncredited)

Russell Hicks

Russell Hicks

Mr. Clifford Jones (uncredited)

Bess Flowers

Bess Flowers

Grayson's Party Guest (uncredited)

James Millican

James Millican

Lifeguard on Ship (uncredited)

Edgar Dearing

Edgar Dearing

Jailer

Bud Linn

Bud Linn

Harpo (uncredited)

Rad Robinson

Rad Robinson

Groucho 2 (uncredited)

Ken Darby

Ken Darby

Groucho 1 (uncredited)

Jon Dodson

Jon Dodson

Chico (uncredited)

William Newell

William Newell

Second Interne

Cliff Clark

Cliff Clark

First Detective

Jo Ann Sayers

Jo Ann Sayers

Nurse

Claire Owen

Claire Owen

First Telephone Operator (uncredited)

William Wagner

William Wagner

Pallbearer (uncredited)

Helen MacKellar

Helen MacKellar

Middle Telephone Operator (uncredited)

Jo Stafford

Jo Stafford

Member of The Pied Pipers (uncredited)

Betty Jaynes

Betty Jaynes

Singer (uncredited)

Douglas McPhail

Douglas McPhail

Bing Crosby Impersonator (uncredited)

Ann Morriss

Ann Morriss

Gale Brewster

Laura Treadwell

Laura Treadwell

Mrs. Brady, Elderly Guest (uncredited)

Diane Cook

Diane Cook

Second Passenger (uncredited)

Clarice Sherry

Clarice Sherry

Third Passenger (uncredited)

Christina Welles

Christina Welles

Minor Role (uncredited)

Martha Tibbetts

Martha Tibbetts

Last Telephone Operator (uncredited)

Kealohu Holt

Kealohu Holt

Native Dancing Girl

Andy Iona

Andy Iona

Andy Iona (uncredited)

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Honolulu Themes and Keywords

Discover the central themes, ideas, and keywords that define the movie’s story, tone, and message. Analyze the film’s deeper meanings, genre influences, and recurring concepts.


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Honolulu Other Names and Titles

Explore the various alternative titles, translations, and other names used for Honolulu across different regions and languages. Understand how the film is marketed and recognized worldwide.


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