Once Upon a Honeymoon

A determined American radio reporter, Katy Lester, travels to neutral Lisbon to interview a controversial Austrian baron. Unbeknownst to her, she accidentally marries the baron during a brief, chaotic moment, making her an enemy alien in Nazi-occupied Europe. She is then forced to flee across the continent with her new husband, all while trying to evade Nazi authorities and find a way back home.

The film received a mixed to positive reception upon its release. While critics praised the performances of Ginger Rogers and Cary Grant, and the blend of comedy and drama, some found the plot to be somewhat convoluted and the tone inconsistent. Audiences generally enjoyed the stars and the wartime adventure elements.

• Praised for the chemistry and performances of its leading actors, Ginger Rogers and Cary Grant.

• Noted for its ambitious attempt to blend romantic comedy with the grim realities of wartime Europe.

• Some critics found the narrative structure and tonal shifts to be uneven, impacting the overall coherence.

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The film was originally intended to be a drama titled 'The New Adventures of Mr. and Mrs. Smith', but was rewritten as a comedy with Cary Grant and Ginger Rogers in mind.