
By the Light of the Silvery Moon
They're Wooin' and Doin' The Things Boy and Girls Like To Do...
Directed by David Butler
Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures
A cheerful, music-filled romantic comedy set in small-town Indiana that celebrates family bonds and courtship with infectious warmth and optimism.
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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Is By the Light of the Silvery Moon easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 99% of films.
Does By the Light of the Silvery Moon end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 99% of films.
Is By the Light of the Silvery Moon scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.
Is By the Light of the Silvery Moon sad? No. Less sad than 97% of films.
Is By the Light of the Silvery Moon violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
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