Music is the thing in this 1940 version of "New Moon" with Sigmund Romberg's beautiful music score and words by Oscar Hammerstein II. As sung by Jeanette McDonald and Nelson Eddy it just doesn't get any better, especially if you are a fan of operettas. They have gone out of fashion but the gorgeous songs remain.
The story starts with a hint of intrigue, with Eddy as a nobleman wanted for sedition stows away on a French packet as a prisoner. On the same ship is McDonald as a traveler to the new world. Contrivance and coincidence abound as an unlikely plot is woven around the many songs, but no matter. All ends well and the music is a rare treat, especially nowadays. If you appreciate operettas do yourself a favor.
The story starts with a hint of intrigue, with Eddy as a nobleman wanted for sedition stows away on a French packet as a prisoner. On the same ship is McDonald as a traveler to the new world. Contrivance and coincidence abound as an unlikely plot is woven around the many songs, but no matter. All ends well and the music is a rare treat, especially nowadays. If you appreciate operettas do yourself a favor.