New Moon

1940
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1h 45m

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Nelson Eddy and Jeanette MacDonald in New Moon (1940)

On a Louisiana-bound ship, a nobleman planning a campaign for liberty encounters an heiress.On a Louisiana-bound ship, a nobleman planning a campaign for liberty encounters an heiress.On a Louisiana-bound ship, a nobleman planning a campaign for liberty encounters an heiress.

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6.6/10

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10/10

A Wonderful Movie

I first saw "New Moon" last month on Turner Classic Movies. It is a charming, beautiful movie. The contemporaneous New York Times movie critic said that the chemistry between Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy is astonishing and I agree. The story is convoluted and predictable. The music is sensational. You will remember many of the songs forever. I love old movies, I think the movies from the 30's and 40's are the finest. "New Moon" pushed "Bringing up Baby" out of my favorite movie slot. It's just a wonderful movie. She is ravishing, he is an alpha male and their singing is beautiful. The story is sweet and emotionally satisfying. I love this movie.

jogregg77
May 1, 2006
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Trivia
In the film as originally shot, Buster Keaton appears in a comic relief supporting part as the prisoner "Lulu." This would have been his first official appearance in an MGM feature production since Louis B. Mayer fired him in February 1933. Several stills survive of Keaton in this role, in a scene with Jeanette MacDonald. Although Keaton's scenes were cut before the film was released, he is still visible in the background during several production numbers-particularly "Stouthearted Men."

Goofs
After the Governor's Ball, Marianne converses with her head servant. She addresses him as Guinot. His name is Guizot.

Quotes
Charles Duc de Villiers: Anger makes you very charming, mademoiselle.
Marianne de Beaumanoir: Patronizing makes you very boring, monsieur.

Connections
Edited into Moments in Music (1950)

Soundtracks
Dance Your Cares Away
(1940) (uncredited)
Based on "Funny Little Sailor Man" (1928) (uncredited)
Music by Sigmund Romberg
New Lyricist unknown
Performed by unidentified singers