Honeymoon, Limited (1935)

Directed by: Arthur Lubin

Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this film!

Synopsis: Dick Gordon (Neil Hamilton) is a writer who accepts a bet from his publisher that he can write a romantic novel while on a walking tour of the U.S. But an unscheduled stop at an empty motel brings him in unexpected contact with the publisher’s runaway daughter Molly (Lorin Raker) and granddaughters (June and Joy Filmer) plus some unsavory characters.

Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): One of the characters which Dick meets in the motel is a black cat who is sitting on a windowsill.

Honeymoon, Limited - black cat Grandma on window sill

Honeymoon, Limited - Dick Gordon Neil Hamilton looking at black cat Grandma on window sill

“Well, Grandma, what big eyes you’ve got!” Dick comments before picking up the cat. From this point on he calls the cat Grandma and carries her with him as he explores the house.

Honeymoon, Limited - Dick Gordon Neil Hamilton holding black cat Grandma

Dick sets Grandma down on the fireplace as he starts to make a fire.

Honeymoon, Limited - Dick Gordon Neil Hamilton setting black cat Grandma on fireplace

Dick then wonders where he can find some blankets. Grandma is sitting by a door and meowing, so Dick goes inside and pulls some covers from a bed, exposing Molly and her two young daughters.

Honeymoon, Limited - black cat Grandma outside door

Grandma is next seen sitting beside Molly on a couch as she and Dick share their stories, at least the stories they decide to tell each other, since each has something to hide.

Honeymoon, Limited - Dick Gordon Neil Hamilton and Molly Lorin Raker sitting on couch with black cat Grandma

Grandma is seen again on the couch in another scene.

Honeymoon, Limited - black cat Grandma lying on couch in main room with people

Later Dick is reading part of his new story to Grandma on his bed. The cat seems less than impressed.

Honeymoon, Limited - black cat Grandma on end of bed

Honeymoon, Limited - Dick Gordon Neil Hamilton looking at black cat Grandma on end of bed

Honeymoon, Limited - black cat Grandma turning around on end of bed

Dick carries Grandma downstairs and the two granddaughters take her and ask Dick to make up a story about their lives together. It is clear the girls want Dick and their mother to get together.

Honeymoon, Limited - Dick Gordon Neil Hamilton holding black cat Grandma with little girls June and Joy Filmer

Honeymoon, Limited - black cat Grandma being held by little girls June and Joy Filmer

Honeymoon, Limited - Dick Gordon Neil Hamilton and black cat Grandma with little girls June and Joy Filmer

Unfortunately some unsavory characters in disguise have also arrived at the hotel looking for something. The girls sneak out, bringing Grandma with them.