Sitting on the Moon (1936)

Director:

Ralph Staub

Writers:

Raymond L. Schrock (screenplay), Rex Taylor (adaptation),

Stars:

Roger Pryor, Grace Bradley, William Newell

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Roger Pryor	...	Danny West
Grace Bradley	...	Polly Blair
William Newell	...	Mike
Pert Kelton	...	Mattie
Henry Kolker	...	Worthington
Henry Wadsworth	...	Charlie Lane
Joyce Compton	...	Blossom
Pierre Watkin	...	Tucker
William Janney	...	Young Husband
June Martel	...	Young Wife
The Theodores	...	Speciality Act
Jimmy Ray	...	Feature Dancer
Harvey Clark	...	Hotel Manager
George Cooper	...	Taxi Driver

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

piano player | bandleader | singer | taxi driver | nightclub | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Music | Romance

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 September 1936 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Republic Pictures (I)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

66 min 53 min (edited)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The aircraft Danny flies to New York in appears to be a Vultee V-1A.

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Soundtracks

"How Am I Doin' With You"
Written by Sidney D. Mitchell and Sam H. Stept
Performed by Roger Pryor

User Reviews

Heavenly experience

Fates are thrown upside down in seconds in this film. One minute your the top of the bill, the next you're nobody. And I mean, NOBODY: starving, neglected... seems these people never heard of investing your money wisely. Harshness of Hollywood? Probably, or at least a 30s attempt to dramatize the life in the glamour city. The result isn't the best possible, but this flick is very likable nevertheless. The music is much, much better than the film - potential A-level material. And it gets a good treatment, especially during the last song, as Grace Bradley starts out a Capella when the orchestra leader rushes out. I like Grace Bradley very much. She's very pretty without trying to appear precious or overly sweet. There's a modern quality in her, and her voice - both when she speaks and when she sings - is top quality. I wonder why she never became a real queen of the screen. Really enjoyable 54 minutes. Included in Classic Musicals 50 Movie Pack.