Under a Gypsy Moon
Under a Gypsy Moon

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Under a Gypsy Moon

1937
Movie
10 min
English

1937 Nu-Atlas short produced by Milton Schwarzwald with musical direction by Joseph Gershenson. Featuring J. Harold Murray who starred in RIO RITA on Broadway.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Director: Edgar G. UlmerGenres: Drama, Musical, Romance

Plot Summary

A famous opera star, Elena Sorano, leaves her husband and career to pursue her lover, a violinist named Petro. Petro, however, is entangled with a group of criminals. Elena finds herself drawn into a dangerous world as she tries to protect Petro and their love. The film explores themes of betrayal, sacrifice, and the allure of a life outside the spotlight.

Critical Reception

Under a Gypsy Moon was a modest production that received mixed to positive reviews upon its release. While not a major critical success, it was praised for its leading lady's performance and its melodramatic, albeit somewhat predictable, storyline. Audiences were generally entertained by the romantic and musical elements, though some critics found the plot lacking in originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Dolores del Río's captivating performance.

  • Appreciated for its blend of romance and musical numbers.

  • Criticized by some for a predictable and melodramatic plot.

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Fun Fact

Director Edgar G. Ulmer, known for his work in film noir and B-movies like 'The Black Cat', took on this more mainstream musical melodrama.

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