The Long, Long Trailer
Director: Vincente Minnelli
Actors: Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Marjorie Main
PlotA young couple, Tacy and Nicky, are about to get married. Tacy dreams of buying a trailer so they can have a home on wheels as they start their new life together, thinking it will be an economical and adventurous way to travel and see the country. Nicky hesitantly agrees to the idea, and they purchase a large and luxurious trailer. As they set out on their honeymoon trip across America, they quickly realize how challenging and unpredictable life in a trailer can be. The initial excitement of their adventure soon turns into a series of comedic mishaps. Navigating through narrow roads, steep hills, and unexpected mechanical troubles become the order of the day.
The couple's journey is filled with humorous situations that test their patience and resolve. Personalities clash as Tacy's enthusiasm leads to extravagances, like collecting rocks as mementos, which only add weight and complications to their trailer. Meanwhile, Nicky struggles with the mounting frustrations of towing and maneuvering such an enormous vehicle. Their once idyllic plan begins to strain their relationship, causing tensions and misunderstandings. As they face various challenges on the road, the couple learns valuable life lessons about compromise, communication, and the true meaning of home. Ultimately, their adventurous trip becomes a journey of self-discovery and love.
Writers: Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich, Clinton Twiss
Release Date: 19 Feb 1954
Runtime: 96 min
Rating: Approved
Country: United States
Language: English, Spanish
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