Turn Off the Moon
Originally released in 1937. Turn Off the Moon is a comedy film. directed by Lewis Seiler. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Charles Ruggles, Eleanore Whitney, and Johnny Downs
Synopsis
Department store owner J. Elliott Dinwiddy has waited ten 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 at 3:15 a.m. and she will accept. Fate brings unemployed dancer Caroline Wilson into the music department of Dinwiddy's, where she meets handsome songwriter Terry Keith. Keith has been writing music for Dinwiddy's Silver Jubilee show and has allowed Dinwiddy's nephew, Truelove Spencer, to take all the credit. That night, Terry comes into Dinwiddy's to work on the music and finds Caroline asleep in the Honeymoon Cottage, the section of the department store Spencer supervises. Posing as a man named "Pinky," Dinwiddy promises Caroline that Spencer will hire her as the bride of the Honeymoon Cottage and invites her to live there.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Turn Off the Moon about?
Department store owner J. Elliott Dinwiddy has waited ten years for the perfect astrological moment to propose to his secretary, Myrtle Tweep. His astrological advisor, Dr. Wakefield, has told him ...
Who directed Turn Off the Moon?
Turn Off the Moon was directed by Lewis Seiler.
How long is Turn Off the Moon?
Turn Off the Moon has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was Turn Off the Moon released?
Turn Off the Moon was released on May 14, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Turn Off the Moon?
The main cast of Turn Off the Moon includes Charles Ruggles, Eleanore Whitney, Johnny Downs, Phil Harris, Kenny Baker.