Black Moon
“Love battling against the sorcery of the jungle!”
Synopsis
A woman returning to her island birthplace finds herself drawn to a voodoo cult.
Top Cast
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Jack Holt
Stephen Lane
Fay Wray
Gail Hamilton
Dorothy Burgess
Juanita Perez Lane
Cora Sue Collins
Nancy Lane
Arnold Korff
Dr. Raymond Perez
Clarence Muse
'Lunch' McClaren
Eleanor Wesselhoeft
Anna, the nursemaid
Madame Sul-Te-Wan
Ruva
Laurence Criner
Kala, the priest
Lumsden Hare
John Macklin
Henry Kolker
The Psychiatrist
Theresa Harris
Sacrificed Girl (uncredited)
Ruby Dandridge
William R. Dunn
Billy McClain
Charles R. Moore
Fred Walton
Lillian West
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy William Neill
- Screenplay & Story
- Wells Root, Clements Ripley
- Original Score
- Louis Silvers
- Original Title
- Black Moon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy William Neill
Wells Root, Clements Ripley
Louis Silvers
Joseph H. August
Richard Cahoon
Harry Cohn
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Cohn
Producer
Joseph H. August
Director of Photography
Roy William Neill
Director
Wells Root
Writer
Richard Cahoon
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Black Moon.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Moon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Black Moon about?
A woman returning to her island birthplace finds herself drawn to a voodoo cult.
Who directed Black Moon?
Black Moon was directed by Roy William Neill.
Who stars in Black Moon?
The principal cast of Black Moon includes Jack Holt, Fay Wray, Dorothy Burgess, Cora Sue Collins, Arnold Korff.
When was Black Moon released and how long is it?
Black Moon was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Black Moon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Moon was composed by Louis Silvers.
Is Black Moon based on a book or true story?
Black Moon is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Clements Ripley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Moon?
Black Moon holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).