By the Light of the Silvery Moon(1953)
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By the Light of the Silvery Moon Synopsis
Marjorie Winfield's engagement to Bill Sherman, who has just arrived home from fighting in World War I, serves as the backdrop for the trials and tribulations of her family.
By the Light of the Silvery Moon (1953) is a comedy, family, music and romance film directed by David Butler, released on March 26, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Doris Day, Gordon MacRae, Leon Ames and Rosemary DeCamp. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- David Butler
- Writers:
- Robert O'Brien, Irving Elinson
- Producers:
- William Jacobs
- Cinematographer:
- Wilfrid M. Cline
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
By the Light of the Silvery Moon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Doris Day
as Marjorie Winfield
Gordon MacRae
as Bill Sherman
Leon Ames
as George Winfield
Rosemary DeCamp
as Alice Winfield
Billy Gray
as Wesley Winfield
Mary Wickes
as Stella
Russell Arms
as Chester Finley
Maria Palmer
as Renee LaRue
Howard Wendell
as John H. Harris
- Walter 'PeeWee' Flannery
Walter 'PeeWee' Flannery
as Ronald 'PeeWee' Harris
Carol Forman
as Dangerous Dora (uncredited)
Meredith MacRae
as Little Girl (scenes deleted)
Key crew
Directed by David Butler, written by Robert O'Brien and Irving Elinson, produced by William Jacobs.
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By the Light of the Silvery Moon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 22 ratings.
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By the Light of the Silvery Moon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch By the Light of the Silvery Moon online?
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By the Light of the Silvery Moon (1953) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in By the Light of the Silvery Moon?
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The main cast of By the Light of the Silvery Moon (1953) includes Doris Day, Gordon MacRae, Leon Ames, Rosemary DeCamp and Billy Gray. The film was directed by David Butler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was By the Light of the Silvery Moon released?
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By the Light of the Silvery Moon was released on March 26, 1953 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is By the Light of the Silvery Moon worth watching?
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By the Light of the Silvery Moon (1953) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, family and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.