Three Cornered Moon
“Just One Big Sappy Family NUTTY AS A FRUIT CAKE!”
Synopsis
Elizabeth Rimplegar inhabits a household populated by virtual lunatics. Her mother, Nellie, mishandled the family fortune, and, alas, the stock market crash has depleted their worth. Elizabeth's goofy brothers cannot easily adjust to the life of the average worker. Meanwhile, the family doctor has his eye on Elizabeth, but he will have to compete with her suitor, an ill-informed writer.
Top Cast
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Claudette Colbert
Elizabeth Rimplegar
Richard Arlen
Dr. Alan Stevens
Mary Boland
Mrs. Nellie Rimplegar
Lyda Roberti
Jenny
Wallace Ford
Kenneth Rimplegar
Tom Brown
Eddie Rimplegar
William Bakewell
Douglas Rimplegar
Hardie Albright
Ronald
Joan Marsh
Kitty
Sam Hardy
Hawkins
Margaret Armstrong
Mrs. Johnson (uncredited)
Clara Blandick
Ronald’s Landlady (uncredited)
J.J. Clark
Stage Director (uncredited)
Edward Gargan
Mike, the Landlord (uncredited)
Sam Godfrey
Albert, the Laundry Man (uncredited)
John Kelly
Truck Driver (uncredited)
George Le Guere
Call Boy (uncredited)
Charlotte Merriam
Gracie (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 4, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 3, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elliott Nugent
- Screenplay & Story
- Ray Harris, S.K. Lauren
- Original Score
- John Leipold
- Original Title
- Three Cornered Moon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elliott Nugent
Ray Harris, S.K. Lauren, Gertrude Tonkonogy
John Leipold
Leon Shamroy
Jane Loring
B.P. Schulberg
Department Leadership Roster
Elliott Nugent
Director
B.P. Schulberg
Producer
Leon Shamroy
Director of Photography
Jane Loring
Editor
John Leipold
Original Music Composer
Ray Harris
Screenplay
S.K. Lauren
Screenplay
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Cornered Moon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Three Cornered Moon about?
Elizabeth Rimplegar inhabits a household populated by virtual lunatics. Her mother, Nellie, mishandled the family fortune, and, alas, the stock market crash has depleted their worth. Elizabeth's goofy brothers cannot easily adjust to the life of the average worker. Meanwhile, the family doctor has his eye on Elizabeth, but he will have to compete with her suitor, an ill-informed writer.
Who directed Three Cornered Moon?
Three Cornered Moon was directed by Elliott Nugent.
Who stars in Three Cornered Moon?
The principal cast of Three Cornered Moon includes Claudette Colbert, Richard Arlen, Mary Boland, Lyda Roberti, Wallace Ford.
When was Three Cornered Moon released and how long is it?
Three Cornered Moon was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Three Cornered Moon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Three Cornered Moon was composed by John Leipold.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Three Cornered Moon?
Three Cornered Moon holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).