The Moon Is Blue

Name: The Moon Is Blue
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1953-07-08
Duration: 1 h 39 min
Cast: William Holden, David Niven, Maggie McNamara, Tom Tully

1953 · 1h 39m · Comedy, Romance · United States of America · Rated 16 (DE)

From the Sensational Stage Hit That Ran 3 years on Broadway!

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.

Directed by

Otto Preminger

Written by

F. Hugh Herbert

Starring

William Holden, David Niven, Maggie McNamara, Tom Tully

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