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The Moon Is Blue poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.1 / 100
1953·Comedy / Romance·1h 39m

THE MOON IS BLUE

“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.

Above the Line
Otto Preminger·DirectorF. Hugh Herbert·ScreenplayF. Hugh Herbert·Theatre PlayErnest Laszlo·Director of PhotographyHerschel Burke Gilbert·Original Music ComposerRonald Sinclair·Editor
Cast
William Holden·Donald GreshamDavid Niven·David SlaterMaggie McNamara·Patty O'NeillTom Tully·Michael O'NeillDawn Addams·Cynthia SlaterFortunio Bonanova·Television PerformerGregory Ratoff·Taxi DriverJohannes Heesters·Tourist (uncredited)Hardy Krüger·Tourist (uncredited)Johanna Matz·Tourist (uncredited)
Full Crew
(12 credits)
Directing· 1
Otto Preminger·Director
Writing· 2
F. Hugh Herbert·ScreenplayF. Hugh Herbert·Theatre Play
Camera· 1
Ernest Laszlo·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Ronald Sinclair·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Herschel Burke Gilbert·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Nicolai Remisoff·Art DirectionDon Loper·Costume DesignEdward G. Boyle·Set DecorationLouis Phillipi·Makeup Artist
Production· 2
Otto Preminger·ProducerF. Hugh Herbert·Producer
By the Numbers
65.1
OF 100
Master Score
6.7
OF 10
IMDb
44%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
3 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Moon Is Blue's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#3399FF
#000000
Mood
Romantic, Playful, Curious
Composition
Split
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“A movie poster for 'The Moon Is Blue' features a large blue crescent moon on the right side of a white background. A cartoon illustration of a man and a woman k”

romancecomedy
Key Elements
Crescent Moon
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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