By the Light of the Silvery Moon
“They're Wooin' and Doin' The Things Boy and Girls Like To Do...”
Synopsis
Marjorie Winfield's engagement to Bill Sherman, who has just arrived home from fighting in World War I, serves as the backdrop for the trials and tribulations of her family.
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Doris Day
Marjorie Winfield
Gordon MacRae
Bill Sherman
Leon Ames
George Winfield
Rosemary DeCamp
Alice Winfield
Billy Gray
Wesley Winfield
Mary Wickes
Stella
Russell Arms
Chester Finley
Maria Palmer
Renee LaRue
Howard Wendell
John H. Harris
Walter 'PeeWee' Flannery
Ronald 'PeeWee' Harris
Carol Forman
Dangerous Dora (uncredited)
Meredith MacRae
Little Girl (scenes deleted)
Tom Coleman
Barber (uncredited)
Sol Gorss
Dangerous Dora's Henchman / Miss LaRue's Associate (uncredited)
Gayle Kellogg
Doughboy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 26, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Butler
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert O'Brien, Irving Elinson
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- By the Light of the Silvery Moon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Butler
Robert O'Brien, Irving Elinson
Max Steiner
Wilfrid M. Cline
Irene Morra
William Jacobs
Department Leadership Roster
Wilfrid M. Cline
Director of Photography
William Jacobs
Producer
Irene Morra
Editor
Robert O'Brien
Writer
David Butler
Director
Irving Elinson
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About By the Light of the Silvery Moon
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What is By the Light of the Silvery Moon about?
Marjorie Winfield's engagement to Bill Sherman, who has just arrived home from fighting in World War I, serves as the backdrop for the trials and tribulations of her family.
Who directed By the Light of the Silvery Moon?
By the Light of the Silvery Moon was directed by David Butler.
Who stars in By the Light of the Silvery Moon?
The principal cast of By the Light of the Silvery Moon includes Doris Day, Gordon MacRae, Leon Ames, Rosemary DeCamp, Billy Gray.
When was By the Light of the Silvery Moon released and how long is it?
By the Light of the Silvery Moon was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for By the Light of the Silvery Moon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for By the Light of the Silvery Moon was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for By the Light of the Silvery Moon?
By the Light of the Silvery Moon holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).