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By the Light of the Silvery Moon
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By the Light of the Silvery Moon

1953-03-26 · 101 min · ★ 6.2

Comedy · Family · Music · Romance

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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Directors
David Butler
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Doris DayDoris DayMarjorie Winfield
Gordon MacRaeGordon MacRaeBill Sherman
Leon AmesLeon AmesGeorge Winfield
Rosemary DeCampRosemary DeCampAlice Winfield
Billy GrayBilly GrayWesley Winfield
Mary WickesMary WickesStella
Russell ArmsRussell ArmsChester Finley
Maria PalmerMaria PalmerRenee LaRue
Howard WendellHoward WendellJohn H. Harris
Walter 'PeeWee' FlanneryRonald 'PeeWee' Harris
Carol FormanCarol FormanDangerous Dora (uncredited)
Meredith MacRaeMeredith MacRaeLittle Girl (scenes deleted)
Tom ColemanBarber (uncredited)
Sol GorssSol GorssDangerous Dora's Henchman / Miss LaRue's Associate (uncredited)
Gayle KelloggDoughboy (uncredited)

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