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New Moon

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  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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POPULARITY
77,091
56,347
Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald in New Moon (1940)
MusicalRomanceAdventure
On a Louisiana-bound ship, a nobleman planning a campaign for liberty encounters an heiress.On a Louisiana-bound ship, a nobleman planning a campaign for liberty encounters an heiress.On a Louisiana-bound ship, a nobleman planning a campaign for liberty encounters an heiress.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
603
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
77,091
56,347
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    • Directors
      • Robert Z. Leonard
      • W.S. Van Dyke(uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Oscar Hammerstein II(book of play)
      • Frank Mandel(book of play)
      • Laurence Schwab(book of play)
    • Stars
      • Jeanette MacDonald
      • Nelson Eddy
      • Mary Boland
    Top credits
    • Directors
      • Robert Z. Leonard
      • W.S. Van Dyke(uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Oscar Hammerstein II(book of play)
      • Frank Mandel(book of play)
      • Laurence Schwab(book of play)
    • Stars
      • Jeanette MacDonald
      • Nelson Eddy
      • Mary Boland
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    • 21User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    Jeanette MacDonald in New Moon (1940)
    Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald in New Moon (1940)
    Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald in New Moon (1940)
    Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald in New Moon (1940)
    Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald in New Moon (1940)
    Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald in New Moon (1940)
    Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald in New Moon (1940)
    Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald in New Moon (1940)
    Nelson Eddy, Jeanette MacDonald, and H.B. Warner in New Moon (1940)
    Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald in New Moon (1940)
    Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald in New Moon (1940)
    Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald in New Moon (1940)

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    Jeanette MacDonald
    Jeanette MacDonald
    • Marianne de Beaumanoir
    Nelson Eddy
    Nelson Eddy
    • Charles
    Mary Boland
    Mary Boland
    • Valerie de Rossac
    George Zucco
    George Zucco
    • Vicomte Ribaud
    H.B. Warner
    H.B. Warner
    • Father Michel
    Grant Mitchell
    Grant Mitchell
    • Governor of New Orleans
    Stanley Fields
    Stanley Fields
    • Tambour
    Dick Purcell
    Dick Purcell
    • Alexander
    John Miljan
    John Miljan
    • Pierre Brugnon
    Ivan F. Simpson
    Ivan F. Simpson
    • Guizot
    William Tannen
    William Tannen
    • Pierre
    Bunty Cutler
    • Julie
    Claude King
    Claude King
    • Monsieur Dubois
    Cecil Cunningham
    Cecil Cunningham
    • Governor's Wife
    Joe Yule
    Joe Yule
    • Maurice
    George Irving
    George Irving
    • Ship's Captain
    Edwin Maxwell
    Edwin Maxwell
    • Captain de Jean
    Paul E. Burns
    Paul E. Burns
    • Guard on Ship
    • Directors
      • Robert Z. Leonard
      • W.S. Van Dyke(uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Oscar Hammerstein II(book of play)
      • Frank Mandel(book of play)
      • Laurence Schwab(book of play)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      "New Moon" opened at the Imperial Theatre on September 19, 1928 and ran for 509 performances.
    • Goofs
      After the Governor's Ball, Marianne converses with her Head Servant. She addresses him as Guinot. His name is Guizot.
    • Quotes

      Charles Duc de Villiers: Anger makes you very charming, mademoiselle.

      Marianne de Beaumanoir: Patronizing makes you very boring, monsieur.

    • Connections
      Edited into Moments in Music (1950)
    • Soundtracks
      Dance Your Cares Away
      (1940) (uncredited)
      Based on "Funny Little Sailor Man" (1928) (uncredited)
      Music by Sigmund Romberg
      New Lyricist unknown
      Performed by unidentified singers

    User reviews21

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    10/10
    A Wonderful Movie
    I first saw "New Moon" last month on Turner Classic Movies. It is a charming, beautiful movie. The contemporaneous New York Times movie critic said that the chemistry between Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy is astonishing and I agree. The story is convoluted and predictable. The music is sensational. You will remember many of the songs forever. I love old movies, I think the movies from the 30's and 40's are the finest. "New Moon" pushed "Bringing up Baby" out of my favorite movie slot. It's just a wonderful movie. She is ravishing, he is an alpha male and their singing is beautiful. The story is sweet and emotionally satisfying. I love this movie.
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    • jogregg77
    • May 2, 2006

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 28, 1940 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Nymånen
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Catalina Island, Channel Islands, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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