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by Frank Showalter

The Moon Is Blue

C+: 3 stars (out of 5)
1953 | United States | 99 min | More...
Reviewed Apr 24, 2012

Subversive comedy with would-be playboy wolves Holden and Niven vying to seduce virginal sheep McNamara, who’s the real manipulator, playing the two for attention and a marriage proposal.

Granted, it’s talky and the ending is far-fetched, but Preminger’s film is no Every Girl Should Be Married, thanks to Holden and Niven playing off each other nicely and McNamara somehow remaining likable throughout.

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