The Moon and Sixpence
“Strange DREAMS - He had ideas he never told her about...He didn't dare!”
Synopsis
Loosely inspired from Gauguin's life, the story of Charles Strickland, a middle-aged stockbrocker who abandons his middle-classed life, his family, his duties to start painting, what he has always wanted to do. He is from now on a awful human being, wholly devoted to his ideal: beauty.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 27, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$401K
Filming & production cost
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Lewin
- Screenplay & Story
- W. Somerset Maugham, Albert Lewin
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- The Moon and Sixpence
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $401K
- Production Studios
- David L. Loew Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Lewin
W. Somerset Maugham, Albert Lewin
Dimitri Tiomkin
John F. Seitz
Richard L. Van Enger
David L. Loew, Stanley Kramer
Department Leadership Roster
Albert Lewin
Director
David L. Loew
Producer
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
Richard L. Van Enger
Editor
Stanley Kramer
Producer
Gordon Wiles
Production Design
Albert Lewin
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Moon and Sixpence
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What is The Moon and Sixpence about?
Loosely inspired from Gauguin's life, the story of Charles Strickland, a middle-aged stockbrocker who abandons his middle-classed life, his family, his duties to start painting, what he has always wanted to do. He is from now on a awful human being, wholly devoted to his ideal: beauty.
Who directed The Moon and Sixpence?
The Moon and Sixpence was directed by Albert Lewin.
Who stars in The Moon and Sixpence?
The principal cast of The Moon and Sixpence includes George Sanders, Herbert Marshall, Doris Dudley, Eric Blore, Albert Bassermann.
When was The Moon and Sixpence released and how long is it?
The Moon and Sixpence was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Moon and Sixpence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Moon and Sixpence was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.
Is The Moon and Sixpence based on a book or true story?
The Moon and Sixpence is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "W. Somerset Maugham".