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Turn Off the Moon

1937·Movie
1h 20min·NR
76
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A , comedy: .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Department store owner J. Elliott Dinwiddy has waited fifteen years for the perfect astrological moment to propose to his secretary, Myrtle Tweep. His astrological advisor, Dr. Wakefield, has told him that if he can unite a boy and a girl in true love before midnight, he can propose to Myrtle the following night. Fate then brings unemployed dancer Caroline Wilson into the music department of Dinwiddy's, where she meets handsome songwriter Terry Keith.
Classic Romantic ComedyScrewball FarceWhimsical & CharmingAstrological ObsessionDepartment Store SettingLighthearted RomanceMisunderstandings & DeceptionGolden Age HollywoodFeel-Good Entertainment

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Is Turn Off the Moon worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Turn Off the Moon okay for kids?

NR

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

Will Turn Off the Moon make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Turn Off the Moon?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.