The Honeymoon Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?
Complete breakdown of the climax, final twists, and spoilers for The Honeymoon.
The Honeymoon Ending Explained: The honeymoon of Prince Nicki in the Alps, and the wedding of Mitzi and Schani. Directed by Erich von Stroheim, this 1929 drama film stars Zasu Pitts (Caecilia), alongside Erich von Stroheim as Prince Nicki, Fay Wray as Mitzi, Matthew Betz as Schani. Rated 7/10 by audiences, the conclusion brings the story to a satisfying close.
What Happens at the End of The Honeymoon?
The honeymoon of Prince Nicki in the Alps, and the wedding of Mitzi and Schani. Mitzi still loves Nicki, and jealous Schani decides once again to kill the prince. Schani shoots at Nicki, but Cecilia throws herself in front of Nicki. Schani becomes a fugitive and goes into hiding. Nicki and Mitzi meet one last time, where Mitzi tells Nicki that she will go to a convent. Nicki goes off to war, where he is killed. Sequel to von Stroheim's The Wedding March released only in Europe. The only known copy was destroyed in a fire at the Cinémathèque Française in 1959.
Erich von Stroheim's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Zasu Pitts (Caecilia)'s journey. Mitzi still loves Nicki, and jealous Schani decides once again to kill the prince.
As part of the Prince Nicki Collection, the ending carries additional weight for fans following the franchise.
How Does Zasu Pitts (Caecilia)'s Story End?
- Zasu Pitts: Zasu Pitts's arc reaches a definitive conclusion by the final act, with Erich von Stroheim delivering a resolution that feels earned after the film's 1h 53m runtime.
- Erich von Stroheim (Prince Nicki): Erich von Stroheim's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
- Fay Wray (Mitzi): Fay Wray's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.
What Does the Ending of The Honeymoon Mean?
The ending of The Honeymoon ties together the narrative threads involving Zasu Pitts. Erich von Stroheim chooses a conclusion that prioritizes thematic consistency over surprise, resulting in an ending that rewards viewers who engaged with the story's central themes.