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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 10, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles MacArthur, Ben Hecht
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur
- Original Score
- George Antheil
- Original Title
- Once in a Blue Moon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Hecht-MacArthur Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles MacArthur, Ben Hecht
Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur
George Antheil
Ben Hecht
Department Leadership Roster
Charles MacArthur
Director
Ben Hecht
Director
Ben Hecht
Writer
Ben Hecht
Producer
Charles MacArthur
Writer
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 Once in a Blue Moon.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once in a Blue Moon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Once in a Blue Moon about?
A group of Russian nobles fleeing the Bolshevik revolution meet up with a traveling circus. To escape their pursuers, they disguise themselves as members fo the circus troupe.
Who directed Once in a Blue Moon?
Once in a Blue Moon was directed by Charles MacArthur, Ben Hecht.
Who stars in Once in a Blue Moon?
The principal cast of Once in a Blue Moon includes Jimmy Savo, Nikita Balieff, Cecilia Loftus, Whitney Bourne, Edwina Armstrong.
When was Once in a Blue Moon released and how long is it?
Once in a Blue Moon was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Once in a Blue Moon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Once in a Blue Moon was composed by George Antheil.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Once in a Blue Moon?
Once in a Blue Moon holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).