The Long, Long Trailer
Seen it?1954 | 96 min | Comedy, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Blues Brothers, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1954: an older pace and style.
A newly wed couple, Tacy and Nicky, travel in a trailer for their honeymoon. The journey is a humorous one that could end up destroying their marriage.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
50% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 35K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Vincente Minnelli
- Lucille BallTacy Collini
- Desi ArnazNicholas Collini
- Marjorie MainMrs. Hittaway
- Keenan WynnPoliceman
- Gladys HurlbutMrs. Bolton
- Moroni OlsenMr. Tewitt
- Bert FreedForeman
- Madge BlakeAunt Anastacia
- Walter BaldwinUncle Edgar
- Oliver BlakeMr. Judlow