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By the Light of the Silvery Moon

1953Movie1 h 41 minNR

ComedyFamily
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–80%
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–80%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
David Butler
Written by
Irving Elinson, Robert O'Brien
Produced by
William Jacobs
Music by
Ray Heindorf, Max Steiner

Everyone

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Facts

March 26, 1953 · 1 h 41 min · NR

Released
March 26, 1953
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Family, Music, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
26 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream By the Light of the Silvery Moon?"

Questions about By the Light of the Silvery Moon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream By the Light of the Silvery Moon?

In the United States, you can rent or buy By the Light of the Silvery Moon from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is By the Light of the Silvery Moon worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7).

Is By the Light of the Silvery Moon a sequel?

  1. On Moonlight Bay (1951)
  2. By the Light of the Silvery Moon (1953)

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after On Moonlight Bay (1951).

Is By the Light of the Silvery Moon okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is By the Light of the Silvery Moon good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will By the Light of the Silvery Moon make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).