It begins and ends on the observation deck of the empire state building, a fitting site for this 1953 movie that erupted into a towering controversy. Blue moon you saw me standing alone without a dream in my heart without a love of my own blue moon you knew just what i was there for you h. The moon is blue is a 1953 american romantic comedy film produced and directed by otto preminger and starring william holden, david niven, and maggie mcnamara. The moon is blue is a comedy, based on a play, about an outspoken, naive virgin named patty maggie mcnamara who meets donald william holden on top of the empire state building, goes to his apartment, and meets his divorced neighbor david slater david niven, whose daughter donald just broke up with. Jun 11, 2012 the moon is blue is often cited as a groundbreaking film in the changes that would upset the legion of decency, shape the hayes code and make way for the mpaa. This year, a full moon shone on july 2, and a second one appeared at 6. Both men determine to find a way around her objections. Mar 8, 1951 may 30, 1953 henry millers theatre, new york, ny. The moon is blue is a mesmerising and in typical colourbox fashion confusingly arranged song, adding a touch of blues to it, lit with a gothic spark under the blue moon spell.
Blue moon history, origin, name, dates, calendars and info. Hugh herbert and based on his 1951 play of the same title, the film is about a young woman who meets an architect on the observation deck of the empire state building and quickly turns his life upside down. The moon is blue 1953 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Mais donnez des commentaires et des conseils merci. About blue moon blue moon of kentucky is a waltz written in 1945 by bluegrass musician bill monroe and recorded by his band, the blue grass boys. The moon is blue 1953, otto preminger 8 comments, 1953, classics, film david niven, dawn addams, maggie mcnamara, otto preminger, ronald sinclair, the moon is blue, tom tully, united artists, william holden 15 april 2018 15 april 2018. The moon is blue is often cited as a groundbreaking film in the changes that would upset the legion of decency, shape the hayes code and make way for the mpaa. It may be the first instance of the familiar 50s progression in a popular song and has become a standard ballad. In 2003, the song was chosen to be added to the united states library of congress national recording registry. Blue moon now im no longer alone without a dream in my heart without a love of my own. The moon is blue 1953 in new york city, prim and proper wouldbe actress patty oneill maggie mcnamara meets charming architect donald gresham william holden and, despite learning he has a. The moon is blue 1953, otto preminger the stop button. The moon is blue was less the brilliant execution of a witty comedy by a skilful director of actors than through the constant inventiveness of word and gesture, through the precision with which the characters absolute freedom is encircled the clear affirmation of a power that is more moving than any fable. Talky stage adaptation about a virgin who meets an architect at the top of the empire state building, goes to his apartment and meets his friend.
And then there suddenly appeared before me the only one my arms will ever hold i heard somebody whisper please adore me and when i looked the moon had turned to gold. Check out blue moon remastered, original version 1940 by frank sinatra on amazon music. The effect can be caused by smoke or dust particles in the atmosphere, as has happened after forest fires in sweden and canada in 1950 and 1951, and after the eruption of krakatoa in 1883, which caused the moon to appear blue for. In new york city, prim and proper wouldbe actress patty oneill maggie mcnamara meets charming architect donald gresham william holden and. Translate blue moon in french with contextual examples. Successful architect don gresham william holden engages a young actress, patty oneill maggie mcnamara, in conversation on top of the empire state. The most literal meaning of blue moon is when the moon not necessarily a full moon appears to a casual observer to be unusually bluish, which is a rare event. The moon is blue otto preminger, 1953 610 once notorious film because of the words virgin, seduced, pregnant and mistress used as part of dialogue in the film. French translation of once in a blue moon collins english. After hearing the picture was banned in boston, hawkeye alan alda spends most of the episode trying to secure a print for screening to the 4077 the film had also been banned by the. Over 100,000 french translations of english words and phrases.
But ripples it did stir, and all told its a pretty effective study of manners, etiquette and sexual understandings. The moon is blue production information, other productions of the moon is blue. Bonjour, je suis exclusivement en anglais dans mes series, mais je dois trouver blue moon. The film the moon is blue, which premiered in new york city on this day, was released without a seal of approval from the motion picture production code.
Two aging playboys are both after the same attractive young woman, but she fends them off by claiming that she plans to remain a virgin until her wedding night. Je ne connais aucun site francophone encore moins quebecois. Read the full synopsis of the moon is blue, 1953, directed by otto preminger, with william holden, david niven, maggie mcnamara, at turner classic movies. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. According to nasa, the commonlyaccepted definition of a blue moon is the second full moon in a month. Blue moon is a classic popular song written by richard rodgers and lorenz hart in 1934. Premingers movie is the first to use the words virgin, seduce, mistress for a. In 1961, blue moon became an international numberone hit for the. Nov 10, 2007 neil sedaka had a hit in the 50s then later on down the line in the late 60s or the early 70s. The charm of the films william holdendavid nivenmaggie mcnamara triangle notwithstanding, hollywoods production code refused to approve the moon is blue because of an unacceptably light. In new york city, prim and proper wouldbe actress patty oneill maggie mcnamara meets charming architect donald gresham william holden and, despite. Apr 15, 2018 the moon is blue 1953, otto preminger 8 comments, 1953, classics, film david niven, dawn addams, maggie mcnamara, otto preminger, ronald sinclair, the moon is blue, tom tully, united artists, william holden 15 april 2018 15 april 2018. With william holden, david niven, maggie mcnamara, tom tully.
And when i looked to the moon it turned to gold blue moon now im no longer alone without a dream in my heart without a love of my own and then there suddenly appeared before me the only one my arms will ever hold i heard somebody whisper please adore me and when i looked the moon had turned to gold blue moon now im no longer alone now im no. The hoopla the film caused in 1953 is understandable for an era in which onscreen. The moon is blue 1953 in new york city, prim and proper wouldbe actress patty oneill maggie mcnamara meets charming architect donald gresham william. The moon is blue is one of those olde romcoms that nowadays has the ability to baffle us as to how it caused such ripples in the movie world back in the day. By the light of the silvery moon 1953 jouer en streaming. The moon is blue original, play, comedy, broadway opened in new york city mar 8, 1951 and played through may 30, 1953. The moon is blue is not outstanding, either as a romance or as film. Five things to know about the rare blue moon ctv news. Elle est presente avec sa soeur evelyne pour louverture du testament.
Apr 17, 2016 condemned by the legion and released without a production code administration pca seal of approval, the moon is blue was the first postcode movie to useget your smelling salts readythe words virgin, mistress, seduce, and pregnant. The moon is blue 1953 in 19511960, comedy, otto preminger, romance, usa october 26, 2018 2 comments 831 views. A blue moon is an additional full moon that appears in a subdivision of a year. Hugh herbert and based on his 1951 play of the same title, the film is about a young woman who meets an architect on the observation deck of the empire state building and quickly turns his life. Maggie mcnamaras seeming willingness to experiment with sex is another reason although it turns out she is more talk than action. The entire action of the play takes place in new york city within 24 hours. Blue moon remastered, original version 1940 by frank. At one point in the negotiations with producerdirector otto preminger, the code office said the film had an unacceptably light attitude towards seduction, illicit sex, chastity, and virginity.
The song has since been recorded by many artists, including elvis presley. Torrent quebec bonjour, je suis exclusivement en anglais dans mes series, mais je dois trouver blue moon. The hubbub in 1953 was the use of the word virgin in the film. Translation for once in a blue moon in the free englishfrench dictionary and many other french translations.
Identifier bluemoon2192 scanner internet archive html5 uploader 1. Condemned by the legion and released without a production code administration pca seal of approval, the moon is blue was the first postcode movie to useget your smelling salts readythe words virgin, mistress, seduce, and pregnant. When the moon was blue by enid blyton, 1991, cliveden press edition, in english. Premingers movie is the first to use the words virgin, seduce, mistress for a sexual partner, and pregnant. Paul city council contemplated banning the picture, but reconsidered after viewing it. Blue moon grease grease soundtrack blue moon shana na blue moon, you saw me standing alone without a dream in my heart, without a love of my own blue moon, you knew just what i was there for you heard me saying a prayer for someone i really could care for and then suddenly appeared before me, the only one my arms could ever hold. Regarder blue moon saison 1 episode 1 en streaming. The song was a hit twice in 1949 with successful recordings in the u.
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