Once Upon a Honeymoon (1956)
14m
Running Time
January 1, 1956Release Date
Once Upon a Honeymoon (1956)
14m
Running Time
January 1, 1956Release Date
Plot.
Thanks to the collaboration between American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T) and Angels from Heaven a song writing working on his latest musical can finally go on his delayed honeymoon. The Angel Chief sends down Wilbur the Angel along with a wireless phone, from the 1950s, to help Jeff's muse , his wife Mary, inspire Jeff to complete the needed song. This while at the same time displaying and utilizing the latest and greatest telephone equipment. This includes color phones to match every decor. Be sure to note the matching wall cords that connect the phone to the wall.
Where to Watch.
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Cast & Crew.
Russell Hicks
Angel Chief
Virginia Gibson
Mary
Ward Ellis
Jeff
Ward Ellis
Jeff
Alan Mowbray
Gordon
Chick Chandler
Wilbur the Angel
Gower Champion
Director
Veronica Pataky
Sonya
Kenneth H. Bennett
Writer
Leo S. Rosencrans
Writer
Jerry Fairbanks
Producer
Milt Kleinberg
Editor
John McKennon
Production Manager
Robert Scrivner
Director
Theobold Holsopple
Set Designer
Edward Paul
Music
Richard Pribor
Music
Al Stewart
Music
Details.
Wiki.
Once Upon a Honeymoon is a 1956 American musical fantasy short film directed by Gower Champion and starring Virginia Gibson and Ward Ellis, The film was sponsored by Bell Telephone to promote its new telephones in colors to compliment modern home decor. The Western Electric Model 500 desk telephone and its wall version, the Model 554, are featured in a variety of colors.
Once Upon a Honeymoon was featured and mocked during a 1996 episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000, and the short has gained a cult following. Clips were also shown in "The Telephone" episode of The Secret Life of Machines.
The film is in the public domain.