Moonlight and Pretzels
| Moonlight and Pretzels | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Karl Freund |
| Written by | Monte Brice Jay Gorney Sig Herzig Arthur L. Jarrett |
| Produced by | Stanley Bergerman Monte Brice William Rowland |
| Starring | Leo Carrillo Mary Brian Roger Pryor Herbert Rawlinson |
| Cinematography | William Miller |
| Edited by | Robert Snody |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 83 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Moonlight and Pretzels is a 1933 American Pre-Code musical film directed by Karl Freund, about a man who puts on a Broadway show. The film was released by Universal Studios and featured Mary Brian and William Frawley, now best-known as "Fred Mertz" on the 1950s TV show I Love Lucy; Freund was the groundbreaking cinematographer for I Love Lucy.
Plot
[edit] | This article needs a plot summary. (January 2024) |
Cast
[edit]- Leo Carrillo as Nick Pappacropolis (credited as Leo Carillo)
- Mary Brian as Sally Upton
- Roger Pryor as George Dwight
- Herbert Rawlinson as Sport Powell
- Lillian Miles as Elsie Warren
- Bobby Watson as Bertie
- William Frawley as Mac
- Jack Denny as himself (credited as Jack Denny and His Orchestra)
- Frank Britton as himself (credited as Frank and Milt Britton and Band)
- Milt Britton as himself (credited as Frank and Milt Britton and Band)
- Alexander Gray as singer
- Bernice Claire as singer
- The Eton Boys as themselves (the musical vocal ensemble)
- John Hundley as Man in Bed
- Doris Carson as Woman in Bed
Production
[edit]The film was not produced in Hollywood, but was filmed at the Astoria Studios in Astoria, Queens, New York City, primarily used by Paramount Pictures.[1] The dances were choreographed by Bobby Connolly.[2]
Critical reception
[edit]A contemporary review in Variety reported that the film "moves along at a sprightly pace and has sufficient pep to hold interest," noting the film's "several nice tunes," "some good dance routines," and "a good looking line of girls." The review also notes "[o]n the negative side of the ledger are a pretty dull and routine story, practically no laughs and no actual cast stars."[3] A modern review of the film by Danny Reid notes that although it "was obviously made on a tight budget [...] and its numbers never escape feeling stage bound," it contains "a few undeniable charms that make it an enjoyable experience."[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "More Musicals". Brooklyn Eagle. June 11, 1933. p. 23. Retrieved June 6, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Cinema: The New Pictures". Time. August 21, 1933. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- ^ "Variety (August 1933)". Internet Archive. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
- ^ Reid, Danny (November 6, 2014). "Moonlight and Pretzels (1933)". pre-code.com. Danny Reid. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
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