On Moonlight Bay
"The lovin'est musical in many a moon!"
Originally released in 1951. On Moonlight Bay is a music/comedy film. directed by Roy Del Ruth.
Starring Doris Day, Gordon MacRae, and Jack Smith
Synopsis
The Winfield family moves into a new house in a small town in Indiana. Tomboy Marjorie Winfield begins a romance with William Sherman who lives across the street. Marjorie has to learn how to dance and act like a proper young lady. Unfortunately William Sherman has unconventional ideas for the time. His ideas include not believing in marriage or money, which causes friction with Marjorie's father, who is the local bank vice president
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 26, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (29 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Doris Day
as Marjorie 'Marjie' Winfield
Gordon MacRae
as William 'Bill' Sherman
Jack Smith
as Hubert Wakely
Leon Ames
as George Winfield
Rosemary DeCamp
as Alice Winfield
Mary Wickes
as Stella
Ellen Corby
as Miss Mary Stevens
Billy Gray
as Wesley Winfield
Henry East
as Doughboy by Train
Jeffrey Stevens
as Jim Sherman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is On Moonlight Bay about?
The Winfield family moves into a new house in a small town in Indiana. Tomboy Marjorie Winfield begins a romance with William Sherman who lives across the street. Marjorie has to learn how to dance...
Who directed On Moonlight Bay?
On Moonlight Bay was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
How long is On Moonlight Bay?
On Moonlight Bay has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was On Moonlight Bay released?
On Moonlight Bay was released on July 26, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in On Moonlight Bay?
The main cast of On Moonlight Bay includes Doris Day, Gordon MacRae, Jack Smith, Leon Ames, Rosemary DeCamp.