Moonlight and Cactus
“THE GALS HAVE TAKEN OVER THE OLD WEST WITH RHYTHM!”
Synopsis
The swinging Andrews Sisters provide the musical interludes and romance in this western. They play a trio of WW II era ranchers. That they are so good at running it proves terrible surprise for a ranch hand who has just returned home after serving in the Navy.
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Patty Andrews
Patty
Maxene Andrews
Maxene
Laverne Andrews
Laverne
Leo Carrillo
Pasqualito Luigi
Elyse Knox
Louise Ferguson
Tom Seidel
Tom Garrison
Shemp Howard
Punchy Carter
Eddie Quillan
Stubby Lamont
Murray Alper
Slugger
Tom Kennedy
Lucky
Frank Lackteen
Ogala
Chatita Tovar
Child Dancer
Minerva Urecal
Abigail
Mitchell Ayres
Himself (as Mitch Ayres)
Lollita Tovar
Child Dancer
Jacqueline deWit
Elsie
Mary O'Brien
Amanda
Mady Correll
Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 8, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward F. Cline
- Screenplay & Story
- Eugene Conrad, Paul Gerard Smith
- Original Title
- Moonlight and Cactus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward F. Cline
Eugene Conrad, Paul Gerard Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Edward F. Cline
Director
Eugene Conrad
Screenplay
Paul Gerard Smith
Screenplay
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What is Moonlight and Cactus about?
The swinging Andrews Sisters provide the musical interludes and romance in this western. They play a trio of WW II era ranchers. That they are so good at running it proves terrible surprise for a ranch hand who has just returned home after serving in the Navy.
Who directed Moonlight and Cactus?
Moonlight and Cactus was directed by Edward F. Cline.
Who stars in Moonlight and Cactus?
The principal cast of Moonlight and Cactus includes Patty Andrews, Maxene Andrews, Laverne Andrews, Leo Carrillo, Elyse Knox.
When was Moonlight and Cactus released and how long is it?
Moonlight and Cactus was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.