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By the Light of the Silvery Moon
Marjorie Winfield's engagement to Bill Sherman, who has just arrived home from fighting in World War I, serves as the backdrop for the trials and tribulations of her family.
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Plot Summary
Set in 1900s Hoboken, New Jersey, the story follows Marjorie "Maj" Stevens, a young woman whose engagement to William Sherman is interrupted by the arrival of a dashing, albeit roguish, traveling magician and inventor, Colonel John "Bixby" Benson. Bixby attempts to woo Maj, causing complications and humorous misunderstandings with her intended groom and her family.
Critical Reception
By the Light of the Silvery Moon was generally well-received by audiences for its lighthearted entertainment, charming musical numbers, and the popular pairing of Doris Day and Gordon MacRae. Critics noted its nostalgic portrayal of the era and its cheerful, albeit simple, plot.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its colorful musical sequences and nostalgic atmosphere.
Doris Day and Gordon MacRae's on-screen chemistry was a highlight.
A pleasant, if somewhat predictable, musical comedy.
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Fun Fact
The film is a sequel to the 1951 musical "On Moonlight Bay," also starring Doris Day and Gordon MacRae, and featuring many of the same characters and themes.
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