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New Moon (1930)

4.319301h 18mEN
DramaRomanceMusic

Directed by Jack Conway

Rating

4.3/10

Runtime

1h 18m

Language

EN

Release

December 23, 1930

Director

Jack Conway

Overview

New Moon is the name of the ship crossing the Caspian Sea. A young Lt. Petroff meets the Princess Tanya and they have a ship board romance. Upon arriving at the port of Krasnov, Petroff learns that Tanya is engaged to the old Governor Brusiloff. Petroff, disillusioned, crashes the ball to talk with ...

Cast

Lawrence Tibbett

Lawrence Tibbett

Lieutenant Michael Petroff

Grace Moore

Grace Moore

Princess Tanya Strogoff

Adolphe Menjou

Adolphe Menjou

Governor Boris Brusiloff

Roland Young

Roland Young

Count Strogoff

Gus Shy

Gus Shy

Potkin

Emily Fitzroy

Emily Fitzroy

Countess Anastasia Strogoff

Frankie Genardi

Frankie Genardi

Tyler Brooke

Tyler Brooke

Gossipy Passenger on Ship

John Carroll

John Carroll

Russian Soldier on Ship

Harry Cording

Harry Cording

Kirghiz Soldier at Fort Darvaz

Karl Dane

Karl Dane

Kirghiz Soldier at Fort Darvaz

Carrie Daumery

Carrie Daumery

Guest at Grand Ball

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into New Moon (1930), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

New Moon is the name of the ship crossing the Caspian Sea. A young Lt. Petroff meets the Princess Tanya and they have a ship board romance. Upon arriving at the port of Krasnov, Petroff learns that Tanya is engaged to the old Governor Brusiloff. Petroff, disillusioned, crashes the ball to talk with Tanya. Found by Brusiloff, they invent a story about her lost bracelet. To reward him, and remove him, Brusiloff sends Petroff to the remote, and deadly, Fort Darvaz. Soon, the big battle against overwhelming odds will begin.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of New Moon. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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