Bill Burnett, a resident of Bali, visits New York City, meets and falls in love with Gail Allen, the successful manager of a Fifth Avenue shop, who is determined to remain free and independent. Bill proposes, Gail declines and Bill goes home to Bali. But a young girl, Rosie, and Tony the Window Cleaner, who dispels advice on every floor, soon have Gail thinking maybe she was a bit hasty with her no to Bill's proposal. Ere long she discovers that she does love Bill and can't live without him. She goes down to Bali to give him the good news. He learns that he is soon to marry Noel Van Ness. She goes back to New York City.
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Just perfect...
It is not deep, but it is fun to watch. It does have a bit more of an edge to it than other similar films.
Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.
An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.
Beautiful blonde businesswoman Madeleine Carroll (as Gail Allen) doesn't think husbands are necessary. In fact, she's become rich and successful by remaining single. And, she wants to stay that way. Then, a restaurant fortune-teller predicts Ms. Carroll will meet a man, and have a child (apparently, the "7 of diamonds" means children). Immediately, Carroll meets aggressive Fred MacMurray (as Bill "Willie" Burnett), a rich white man from Bali. Checking the film's title should give you an idea about where this story is going.Amusingly, the film's original title "Are Husbands Necessary?" had to be disguarded when its star headed for divorce court. In real life, Carroll found additional husbands. Edward H. Griffith's interesting direction introduces Carroll's character with a clever showcasing of her legs, as they are admired by window-washer Akim Tamiroff; and later, MacMurray is introduced with phallic symbols. But, while interesting in certain respects, "Honeymoon in Bali" is a fairly dreadful celebration of misogyny.An odd part of the film has Carroll dressing up a little girl in see-through lingerie, which the kid lifts for a startled MacMurray (her guardian). Then, the girl prays to "The Devil" on Carroll's telephone. Possibly, the devil bit was a comment on the girl's being from Bali. More weird is the trio's beach singing. Also, MacMurray throws Carroll on the ground. The location they chose for MacMurray's estate in Bali looks lush and lovely, and Benny Bartlett contributes a good bit (as "Jack" the singing telegram boy).**** Honeymoon in Bali (9/14/49) Edward H. Griffith ~ Madeleine Carroll, Fred MacMurray, Allan Jones, Osa Massen
What a jewel to find! I bought a DVD for $1 to get a Cary Grant film, and this movie was included under the name "My Love for Yours." "Honeymoon in Bali" is a much better title. We watched it twice - the scene with the fortune teller is such fun when you know how the story line goes. Carolyn Lee as the little girl steals every scene she is in. For those of us who grew up with Fred MacMurray and "My Three Sons," this movie is a real surprise. MacMurray plays a wonderful romantic lead. The cameo appearance by Akim Tamiroff is a perfect bookend for the beginning and end of the film. The singing telegram boy is another classic moment. A film worth watching!
I have just finished watching the DVD Version of "Honeymoon In Bali" and must say that it is really good. The DVD Version was released by Passion Productions. Fred MacMurray and Madeleine Carroll, was just wonderful. anyone wishing a little romance in their lives should really enjoy this movie.
I bought the movie at K-Mart myself, watched it and thought oh boy, black and white. I sat through the entire movie, went and got some popcorn and coke and watched it again. No "T & A", no fould words, no super suggestive scenes. Just a cute, wonderful, and decent movie. My daughter, age 17, came home and she watched it and liked it. simple, but fun to watch.
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