He's a Honey
| He's a Honey | |
|---|---|
 Eleanor Hunt, Harry Barris, and Helen Mann in a scene from the film | |
| Directed by | Walter Graham |
| Written by | The Scribblers |
| Starring | Harry Barris |
| Cinematography | Eddie Snyder |
| Distributed by | Educational Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time | 2 reels |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
He's a Honey is a 1932 short musical comedy film directed by Walter Graham. It stars Harry Barris and features Helen Mann, Eleanor Hunt, and Edgar Kennedy. Its working title was Wedding Night.[1]
Plot
Harry Barris plays a sought-after bandleader who wants to marry Helen Mann's character. Her father, played by Edgar Kennedy, disapproves. Nevertheless, she is won in the end.
Cast
- Harry Barris as a bandleader
- Helen Mann as his love interest
- Edgar Kennedy as her father
- Eleanor Hunt as a girl
- Bobby Vernon as a heavy
- Eddie Baker
- George Waggner[2]
Reception
"This is for ardent Harry Barris fans only," a critic wrote for Photoplay.[3] It was written in Motion Picture Herald that Harry Barris was "a far better musician than comedian." However, the critic strongly praised Edgar Kennedy's performance.[4] Screenland described it as a "peppy song-and-dance comedy, with Harry making a personal hit in it."[5] Bobby Vernon's role as a heavy was a change of pace compared to his earlier roles. "He gained a howl when he said 'Scram' in a deep basso voice—it came as such a surprise in a tense moment," wrote a critic for Hollywood Filmograph.[2]
References
- ↑ Wilk, Ralph (February 19, 1932). "A Little from Lots". The Film Daily. New York: Wid's Films and Film Folks, Inc. Retrieved February 20, 2016.
- 1 2 "Pictures—Reviewed and Previewed". Hollywood Filmograph. Hollywood: Hollywood Filmograph, Inc. March 12, 1932. Retrieved February 20, 2016.
- ↑ "Short Subjects of the Month". Photoplay. New York: Photoplay Publishing Co. June 1932. Retrieved February 20, 2016.
- ↑ "Shorts". Motion Picture Herald. New York: Quigly Publishing Co. April 9, 1932. Retrieved February 20, 2016.
- ↑ "Revuettes". Screenland. New York: Screenland Magazine, Inc. June 1932. Retrieved February 20, 2016.