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      Moontide

      Released May 29, 1942 1h 34m Drama List
      Reviews 67% Audience Score 100+ Ratings Bobo (Jean Gabin), a lonely longshoreman with a nasty drinking problem, awakes after a rough bender with no memory of the night before and an unsettling suspicion that he has killed someone. Deeply rattled, he buries himself in work on a remote barge and finds a new distraction after rescuing a suicidal waitress (Ida Lupino) from the cruel waters. Soon love blossoms between this melancholy pair, but Tiny (Thomas Mitchell), Bobo's jealous pal, has dark plans to regain Bobo's full attention. Read More Read Less

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      Elena de la Torre Cine-Mundial Moontide is a superb movie where the direction, mise-en-scène, cinematography, and performances are in line with the art. [Full Review in Spanish] Sep 16, 2019 Full Review Harry MacArthur Washington Star The story which has been chosen as M. Gabin's vehicle for his Hollywood debut really is one well-suited to his talents, though some of his past admirers may find it a bit too prettily romantic for a veteran of the brooding French tragedy. Aug 13, 2019 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Mushy Hollywood romantic drama posing as film noir. Rated: C+ Jan 27, 2011 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Ken J Excellent film with an excellent cast! Ida Lupino! Thomas Mitchell, Claude Rains and the rest made this movie a classic!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/16/24 Full Review nick s A slow moving affair with a drawn out second act. And the story wasn't exactly a roller-coaster. But the sets were good and the acting was compelling. So plenty to like. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/15/24 Full Review Steve D It takes too long to get going and Rains is wasted. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/16/24 Full Review Frank C Brilliant acting, beautifully shot in black and white. Picture shows triumph amid love and hate. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/06/23 Full Review deke p Great reviews. 1942. 4 Big Stars. Young IDA LUPINO slim, sweet & booful. Never heard of the star JEAN GABIN, but he was BIG French film star in 30's. + CLAUD RAINS! & THOMAS MITCHELL!. Great fisherman's wharf ambience. Never heard of this til saw on TV 8.15.21. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Jean Gabinâ(TM)s first Hollywood picture (he didnâ(TM)t make many) sees him playing a dockworker who may have killed a man during a drunken binge that he canâ(TM)t remember. But that summary makes this film sound a lot more noir than it really is (despite Fritz Langâ(TM)s reported early involvement). Instead, it is more of a drama about a group of people kicking around a dead end port city in Southern California. Gabin has to put up with Thomas Mitchellâ(TM)s character sponging off him (because he knows a dark secret from the past) but heâ(TM)s easy-going about it. However, when he falls in love with Ida Lupino (after rescuing her from attempted suicide by drowning), there is friction because Mitchell would rather leave and prevent their marriage. (I didnâ(TM)t notice the gay subtext until later). Gabin also makes friends with Claude Rainsâ(TM) night watchmen who seems a key suspect for the murder, particularly when he burns some of the evidence; however, this might also be read as his effort to protect Gabin. Everybody loves the Frenchman and Gabinâ(TM)s charisma mostly translates into English â" but this vehicle is a bit too stodgy and less cool than he needed. Still, there is some charm here and the sense of community that is built, particularly coming together for the wedding, is not really that far from what Renoir often achieved (and of course Gabin starred in one of that masterâ(TM)s greats). The stellar black and white cinematography by Charles G. Clarke was nominated for an Oscar. But if you want the best of Gabin, stick with his French films (by Renoir, Carnà (C), Becker). Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/04/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Bobo (Jean Gabin), a lonely longshoreman with a nasty drinking problem, awakes after a rough bender with no memory of the night before and an unsettling suspicion that he has killed someone. Deeply rattled, he buries himself in work on a remote barge and finds a new distraction after rescuing a suicidal waitress (Ida Lupino) from the cruel waters. Soon love blossoms between this melancholy pair, but Tiny (Thomas Mitchell), Bobo's jealous pal, has dark plans to regain Bobo's full attention.
      Director
      Archie Mayo
      Screenwriter
      Johnny O'Hara
      Distributor
      20th Century Fox
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      May 29, 1942, Original
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Sep 16, 2016
      Runtime
      1h 34m