Almost a Honeymoon (1930 film)
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film |
| Founded | 1930 |
| Founder | Monty Banks (director) |
| Headquarters | Elstree , United Kingdom |
| Products | Comedy film |
Almost a Honeymoon is a 1930 British comedy film helmed by director Monty Banks, featuring performances by Clifford Mollison, Dodo Watts, and Donald Calthrop. The film adapts Walter Ellis's stage play Almost a Honeymoon and was produced at British International Pictures' Elstree Studios. A subsequent version of the story appeared in 1938.
Premise
A young man with high aspirations must find a spouse within one day to qualify for a position in the colonial service, leading to a desperate quest for a bride.
Cast
- Clifford Mollison portraying Basil Dibley
- Dodo Watts as Rosalie Quilter
- Lamont Dickson in the role of Cuthbert de Gray
- Donald Calthrop as Charles, the butler
- C. M. Hallard playing Sir James Jephson
- Winifred Hall cast as Lavinia Pepper
- Pamela Carme taking on Margaret Brett
- Edward Thane as Clutterbuck
Critical reception
Allmovie praised Donald Calthrop’s portrayal, remarking that he "delivers the best lines."