Poster of Moonrise

Moonrise

Plot: Stigmatized from infancy by the fate of his criminal father, a man is bruised and bullied until one night, in a fit of rage, he kills his most persistent tormentor. As the police close in around him, he makes a desperate bid for the love of the dead man’s fiancée, a schoolteacher who sees the wounded soul behind his aggression
Release Date: Friday, October 1 1948
76 years ago
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Portrait of Dane ClarkDane ClarkDane Clark was 36 in Moonrise as 'Danny Hawkins'.
Birthday: Mon, Feb 26 1912 –
Fri, Sep 11 1998
Portrait of Gail RussellGail RussellGail Russell was 24 in Moonrise as 'Gilly Johnson'.
Birthday: Sun, Sep 21 1924 –
Sun, Aug 27 1961
Portrait of Ethel BarrymoreEthel BarrymoreEthel Barrymore was 69 in Moonrise as 'Grandma'.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 12 1879 –
Thu, Jun 18 1959
Portrait of Allyn JoslynAllyn JoslynAllyn Joslyn was 47 in Moonrise as 'Clem Otis'.
Birthday: Sun, Jul 21 1901 –
Wed, Jan 21 1981
Portrait of Rex IngramRex IngramRex Ingram was 52 in Moonrise as 'Mose'.
Birthday: Sun, Oct 20 1895 –
Fri, Sep 19 1969
Portrait of Harry MorganHarry MorganHarry Morgan was 33 in Moonrise as 'Billy Scripture'.
Birthday: Sat, Apr 10 1915 –
Wed, Dec 07 2011
Portrait of David StreetDavid StreetDavid Street was 30 in Moonrise as 'Ken Williams'.
Birthday: Thu, Dec 13 1917 –
Fri, Sep 03 1971
Portrait of Selena RoyleSelena RoyleSelena Royle was 43 in Moonrise as 'Aunt Jessie'.
Birthday: Sun, Nov 06 1904 –
Sat, Apr 23 1983
Portrait of Harry Carey, Jr.Harry Carey, Jr.Harry Carey, Jr. was 27 in Moonrise as 'Jimmy Biff'.
Birthday: Mon, May 16 1921 –
Thu, Dec 27 2012
Portrait of Irving BaconIrving BaconIrving Bacon was 55 in Moonrise as 'Judd Jenkins'.
Birthday: Tue, Sep 05 1893 –
Fri, Feb 05 1965
Portrait of Lloyd BridgesLloyd BridgesLloyd Bridges was 35 in Moonrise as 'Jerry Sykes'.
Birthday: Wed, Jan 15 1913 –
Tue, Mar 10 1998
Portrait of Houseley StevensonHouseley StevensonHouseley Stevenson was 69 in Moonrise as 'Uncle Joe Jingle'.
Birthday: Wed, Jul 30 1879 –
Thu, Aug 06 1953
Portrait of Phil BrownPhil BrownPhil Brown was 32 in Moonrise as 'Elmer - Soda Jerk'.
Birthday: Sun, Apr 30 1916 –
Thu, Feb 09 2006
Portrait of Harry CheshireHarry CheshireHarry Cheshire was 57 in Moonrise as 'J.B. Sykes'.
Birthday: Sun, Aug 16 1891 –
Sun, Jun 16 1968
Portrait of Lila LeedsLila LeedsLila Leeds was 20 in Moonrise as 'Julie'.
Birthday: Sat, Jan 28 1928 –
Wed, Sep 15 1999
Portrait of Virginia MullenVirginia MullenVirginia Mullen was 42 in Moonrise as 'Miss Simpkins'.
Birthday: Sun, Mar 11 1906 –
Sat, Jan 30 1988
Portrait of Oliver BlakeOliver BlakeOliver Blake was 43 in Moonrise as 'Ed Conlon'.
Birthday: Tue, Apr 04 1905 –
Wed, Feb 12 1992
Portrait of Tom FaddenTom FaddenTom Fadden was 53 in Moonrise as 'Homer Blackstone'.
Birthday: Sun, Jan 06 1895 –
Mon, Apr 14 1980
Portrait of Charles LaneCharles LaneCharles Lane was 43 in Moonrise as 'Mr. Chandler'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 26 1905 –
Mon, Jul 09 2007
Portrait of Clem BevansClem BevansClem Bevans was 67 in Moonrise as 'Coroner'.
Birthday: Sat, Oct 16 1880 –
Sun, Aug 11 1963
Portrait of George BackusGeorge BackusGeorge Backus would have been no older than 81 in Moonrise
Birthday: Mon, Jun 15 1857 –
Mon, May 22 1939
Portrait of William A. BoardwayWilliam A. BoardwayWilliam A. Boardway was >> in Moonrise
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bill BorzageBill BorzageBill Borzage was 56 in Moonrise
Birthday: Fri, Mar 04 1892 –
Thu, Jun 07 1973
Portrait of Johnny CalkinsJohnny CalkinsJohnny Calkins was >> in Moonrise
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Donald ChaffinDonald ChaffinDonald Chaffin was >> in Moonrise
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jimmy CraneJimmy CraneJimmy Crane was >> in Moonrise
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Roy DamronRoy DamronRoy Damron was 27 in Moonrise
Birthday: Sat, Aug 27 1921 –
Thu, Jan 02 2020
Portrait of John HarmonJohn HarmonJohn Harmon was 43 in Moonrise
Birthday: Fri, Jun 30 1905 –
Tue, Aug 06 1985
Portrait of Jimmy HawkinsJimmy HawkinsJimmy Hawkins was 6 in Moonrise
Birthday: Thu, Nov 13 1941
Portrait of Timmy HawkinsTimmy HawkinsTimmy Hawkins was >> in Moonrise
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert "Buzz" HenryRobert "Buzz" HenryRobert "Buzz" Henry was 17 in Moonrise
Birthday: Fri, Sep 04 1931 –
Thu, Sep 30 1971
Portrait of Bob HoffmanBob HoffmanBob Hoffman was >> in Moonrise
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Shep HoughtonShep HoughtonShep Houghton was 34 in Moonrise
Birthday: Thu, Jun 04 1914 –
Thu, Dec 15 2016
Portrait of Tommy IvoTommy IvoTommy Ivo was 12 in Moonrise
Birthday: Sat, Apr 18 1936
Portrait of Jimmy KellyJimmy KellyJimmy Kelly was >> in Moonrise
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harry LauterHarry LauterHarry Lauter was 34 in Moonrise
Birthday: Fri, Jun 19 1914 –
Tue, Oct 30 1990
Portrait of Linda LombardLinda LombardLinda Lombard was >> in Moonrise
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Casey MacGregorCasey MacGregorCasey MacGregor was 44 in Moonrise
Birthday: Sat, Feb 06 1904 –
Thu, Dec 15 1988
Portrait of Doreen McCannDoreen McCannDoreen McCann was >> in Moonrise
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joel McGinnisJoel McGinnisJoel McGinnis was >> in Moonrise
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lee MillerLee MillerLee Miller was 30 in Moonrise
Birthday: Thu, Mar 21 1918 –
Fri, Jul 26 2002
Portrait of Monte MontagueMonte MontagueMonte Montague was 57 in Moonrise
Birthday: Wed, Apr 22 1891 –
Mon, Apr 06 1959
Portrait of Frank O'ConnorFrank O'ConnorFrank O'Connor was 67 in Moonrise
Birthday: Mon, Apr 11 1881 –
Sun, Nov 22 1959
Portrait of Stephen PeckStephen PeckStephen Peck was >> in Moonrise
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ed ReesEd ReesEd Rees was >> in Moonrise
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Amzie StricklandAmzie StricklandAmzie Strickland was 29 in Moonrise
Birthday: Fri, Jan 10 1919 –
Wed, Jul 05 2006
Portrait of Candy ToxtonCandy ToxtonCandy Toxton was 22 in Moonrise
Birthday: Thu, Nov 12 1925 –
Wed, Dec 28 2005
Portrait of Archie TwitchellArchie TwitchellArchie Twitchell was 41 in Moonrise
Birthday: Wed, Nov 28 1906 –
Thu, Jan 31 1957
Portrait of Helen WallaceHelen WallaceHelen Wallace was 58 in Moonrise
Birthday: Tue, Oct 22 1889 –
Thu, Dec 17 1970
Portrait of Renee DonattRenee DonattRenee Donatt was >> in Moonrise as 'Ticket Seller (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of Frank BorzageFrank BorzageFrank Borzage was 54 in Moonrise as 'Director'
Birthday: Mon, Apr 23 1894 –
Tue, Jun 19 1962
Portrait of John L. RussellJohn L. RussellJohn L. Russell was 43 in Moonrise as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Mon, May 15 1905 –
Sat, Jul 22 1967
Portrait of Charles F. HaasCharles F. HaasCharles F. Haas was 34 in Moonrise as 'Screenplay, Producer'
Birthday: Sat, Nov 15 1913 –
Thu, May 12 2011
Portrait of Marshall GrantMarshall GrantMarshall Grant was >> in Moonrise as 'Executive Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harry KellerHarry KellerHarry Keller was 35 in Moonrise as 'Editor'
Birthday: Sat, Feb 22 1913 –
Mon, Jan 19 1987
Portrait of William LavaWilliam LavaWilliam Lava was 37 in Moonrise as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Sat, Mar 18 1911 –
Sat, Feb 20 1971
Portrait of Bob MarkBob MarkBob Mark was 45 in Moonrise as 'Makeup Supervisor'
Birthday: Sun, Oct 19 1902 –
Thu, Apr 18 1968
Portrait of Lionel BanksLionel BanksLionel Banks was 47 in Moonrise as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Sat, Jun 22 1901 –
Mon, Mar 20 1950
Portrait of John McCarthy Jr.John McCarthy Jr.John McCarthy Jr. was 36 in Moonrise as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Sat, Jun 01 1912 –
Fri, Jan 14 1994
Portrait of Adele PalmerAdele PalmerAdele Palmer was 32 in Moonrise as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Fri, Oct 22 1915 –
Tue, Jul 01 2008
Portrait of Peggy GrayPeggy GrayPeggy Gray was >> in Moonrise as 'Hairstylist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George SawleyGeorge SawleyGeorge Sawley was 45 in Moonrise as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Thu, Jun 18 1903 –
Wed, Apr 26 1967
Portrait of Ted StraussTed StraussTed Strauss was >> in Moonrise as 'Novel'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Virgil HartVirgil HartVirgil Hart was 54 in Moonrise as 'Production Manager'
Birthday: Fri, Feb 09 1894 –
Fri, Aug 22 1969