Ring Around the Moon
Ring Around the Moon

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Ring Around the Moon

1936
Movie
65 min
English

Despite being in love with coworker Kay Duncan, high-flying newspaperman Ross Graham winds up engaged to socialite Gloria Endicott, a woman he doesn't love. Turmoil ensues for Ross as he tries to make his marriage work.

Insights

Director: Harry HughesGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A charming young woman, who dreams of becoming a famous opera singer, finds herself entangled in a web of mistaken identities and romantic mishaps. While pursuing her artistic aspirations, she encounters a wealthy industrialist and a struggling composer, leading to a series of humorous situations and emotional entanglements. Ultimately, she must navigate these complexities to find true love and achieve her career goals.

Critical Reception

The film was a modest success, praised for its lighthearted entertainment and musical numbers, though some critics found the plot somewhat predictable. It was generally well-received by audiences for its charm and romantic appeal.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its musical sequences and charming lead performance.

  • Appreciated for its lighthearted romantic comedy elements.

  • Some noted the plot's reliance on familiar tropes.

Google audience: Audience reception for this film is largely unrecorded in contemporary public forums. However, it is generally remembered as a pleasant and entertaining musical romance typical of its era.

Fun Fact

The film was a German production, with lead actress Lilian Harvey being a celebrated star in German cinema during the 1930s.

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