The Honeymoon Machine (1961)

Set sail on a whirlwind adventure with the crew of the USS Elmira in the film, "The Honeymoon Machine" (1961). At the heart of their naval expedition lies the high-stakes operation aptly named "Operation Honeymoon". The mission revolves around the cutting-edge Magnetic Analyzer Computing Synchrotron, dubbed 'MACS'. This intelligent gadget is the brainchild of Jason Eldridge, a civilian scientist aboard, designed to calculate missile trajectories with unnerving precision. As the operation runs its course, Lieutenant Ferguson 'Fergie' Howard, a friend and confidante of Jason, conceives an audacious plan. Fergie envisions MACS as the ultimate tool to predict the outcomes of games of chance, specifically the roulette wheel, with the same accuracy as missile landings. Together, they decide to put this theory to the test in Venice, their next stop, home to opulent casinos and tempting fortunes. The duo crafts an ingenious system of Morse Code light signals, enabling them to transmit data from ship to shore. However, amid their ambitious plot, they encounter unexpected diversions in the form of old flames and new attractions. Jason stumbles upon his ex-girlfriend, the affluent heiress Pam Dunstan, on the brink of marrying the haughty Tommy Dane. Meanwhile, Fergie falls head over heels for the enchanting Julie Fitch, unaware of her connection to a high-ranking naval officer. As their misadventures unfold, they find themselves under the watchful eye of Admiral Fitch, Julie's father. He misinterprets their coded messages as potential enemy communication, launching our unlikely heroes into a whirlwind of complications. Will they evade the admiral's scrutiny, succeed in their audacious escapade and strike it rich, or will their dreams of quick fortunes sink in the canals of Venice? "The Honeymoon Machine" is a thrilling tale of friendship, love, ambition, and the allure of easy money. This intriguing ride through the unpredictable tides of fortune is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.

The Honeymoon Machine is a comedy movie featuring Steve McQueen.

It is possible to buy The Honeymoon Machine on Amazon Video, Apple TV and DIRECTV.