Munster, Go Home!

Munster, Go Home!

Year: 1966

Runtime: 96 mins

Language: English

Director: Earl Bellamy

FamilyComedyHorrorCrude humor and satireKids' animated fun and adventure

America’s Funniest Family debuts as Herman discovers he has become Lord of Munster Hall in England. The family sails to Britain, receiving a cool welcome from Lady Effigy and Freddie Munster, who sulks about not being named Lord. A romance blooms between Marilyn and Roger on the ship, but on land Marilyn learns Roger’s family holds a grudge against the Munsters.

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1

Inheritance and voyage to England

Herman and Lily Munster learn from Cavanaugh Munster's will that they have inherited Munster Hall in Shroudshire, England, and that Herman becomes Lord Munster. They prepare for the journey and board the transatlantic SS United States to England.

Departure for England Onboard SS United States, Atlantic Ocean
2

Seasickness and a new romance spark

Herman endures seasickness during the voyage, while Marilyn encounters a new suitor, Roger Moresby. The family settles into life aboard the liner as their English adventure begins.

Onboard SS United States
3

Grandpa transforms into a wolf

Grandpa accidentally swallows a wolf pill and mutates into a grey wolf. To avoid trouble at the port, he must be sneaked through British immigration and customs.

Upon arrival in England British immigration and customs
4

Grace and Freddie oppose the Munsters

Cousins Grace and Freddie resent the American Munsters inheriting Munster Hall and the Lord Munster title. They, with their mother Lady Effigie, scheme to get rid of the Munsters to seize the estate.

Shroudshire, England; Munster Hall
5

Freddie's ghost disguise backfires

Freddie disguises himself as a ghost to scare the Munsters, but he screams and runs away when he encounters Herman. The farce reveals the cousins' desperation.

Munster Hall grounds
6

Grandpa uncovers the Gryphon's operation

Grandpa sneaks out of bed and discovers a counterfeiting operation in the basement run by the mastermind known as the Gryphon. This secret underpins the conspirators' plans against the Munsters.

Munster Hall basement
7

Herman enters the Drag-U-LA drag race

Herman enters a race driving Grandpa's dragster, the DRAG-U-LA, hoping to win and solidify his position as Lord Munster. The Gryphon disguises himself as Roger to sabotage the Munsters.

Race day Drag race track
8

The murder plot and its exposure

Grace and Freddie plot to kill Herman to stop him from winning the race, with the Gryphon posing as Roger. Lily helps uncover the scheme, and Herman continues toward the win.

Race course
9

Police nab the conspirators

The British Munsters and their butler Cruikshank, along with Millie the barmaid, are exposed and apprehended by the police. The Gryphon's bid to become Lady Munster is foiled.

Munster Hall vicinity
10

Herman's tires trap Grace and Freddie

Herman capsizes the schemes by tossing tires on Grace and Freddie, capturing them. The danger to the family is neutralized as authorities move in.

Race course/grounds
11

Lady Effigie and butler arrested

Lady Effigie is taken to Shroudshire's police station along with her loyal butler. The conspirators' plot collapses under police action.

Shroudshire police station
12

Munster Hall donated for historic preservation

Herman and his family donate Munster Hall and the surrounding land to the city for historic preservation, ensuring the estate's legacy endures. Roger and Marilyn also deepen their budding romance and hope to see each other again.

City/Munster Hall site
13

Homeward bound

With the English adventure behind them, Herman and his family head back to their American home. They depart with memories of a surprising, odd, and heartwarming visit.

End of story Onboard return voyage

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