The Moon Is Blue
“From the Sensational Stage Hit That Ran 3 years on Broadway!”
Synopsis
Two aging playboys are both after the same attractive young woman, but she fends them off by claiming that she plans to remain a virgin until her wedding night. Both men determine to find a way around her objections.
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THE MOON IS BLUE (1953) trailer William Holden Otto Preminger
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-07-30
Top Cast
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William Holden
Donald Gresham
David Niven
David Slater
Maggie McNamara
Patty O'Neill
Tom Tully
Michael O'Neill
Dawn Addams
Cynthia Slater
Fortunio Bonanova
Television Performer
Gregory Ratoff
Taxi Driver
Johannes Heesters
Tourist (uncredited)
Hardy Krüger
Tourist (uncredited)
Johanna Matz
Tourist (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 8, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$400K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otto Preminger
- Screenplay & Story
- F. Hugh Herbert
- Original Score
- Herschel Burke Gilbert
- Original Title
- The Moon Is Blue
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $400K
- Production Studios
- Otto Preminger Films, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otto Preminger
F. Hugh Herbert
Herschel Burke Gilbert
Ernest Laszlo
Ronald Sinclair
Otto Preminger, F. Hugh Herbert
Department Leadership Roster
Otto Preminger
Director
F. Hugh Herbert
Screenplay
Ronald Sinclair
Editor
Ernest Laszlo
Director of Photography
Herschel Burke Gilbert
Original Music Composer
Otto Preminger
Producer
F. Hugh Herbert
Producer
Don Loper
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Moon Is Blue
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Moon Is Blue about?
Two aging playboys are both after the same attractive young woman, but she fends them off by claiming that she plans to remain a virgin until her wedding night. Both men determine to find a way around her objections.
Who directed The Moon Is Blue?
The Moon Is Blue was directed by Otto Preminger.
Who stars in The Moon Is Blue?
The principal cast of The Moon Is Blue includes William Holden, David Niven, Maggie McNamara, Tom Tully, Dawn Addams.
When was The Moon Is Blue released and how long is it?
The Moon Is Blue was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Moon Is Blue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Moon Is Blue was composed by Herschel Burke Gilbert.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Moon Is Blue?
The Moon Is Blue holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).