Dangerous Moonlight (1941)
NEVER-TO-BE FORGOTTEN THRILLS! ...As Timely as Today's Headlines! ...Drama Wrought From Stark Reality!
Stefan Radetzky, a Polish pilot and famous concert pianist, is hospitalised in England from injuries sustained while in combat, and having lost his memory. As Radetzky plays the piano in a trance-like state, the story moves back in time to war-torn Warsaw. During an air-raid, Radetzky meets American journalist Carole, and there is a mutual attraction. Following the fall of Poland, Radetzky and Irish pilot, Mike, escape to Rumania and then on to America. Radetzky continues his musical career in America and meets up again with Carole.
Cast
- Anton Walbrook - Stefan 'Steve' Radetzky
- Sally Gray - Carol Peters Radetzky
- Derrick De Marney - Mike Carroll
- Cecil Parker - Specialist
- Percy Parsons - Bill Peters
- Kenneth Kent - Andre De Guise
- J.H. Roberts - Residing Physician (as J.H.Roberts)
- Guy Middleton - Shorty
- John Laurie - British Commander
- Frederick Valk - Polish Bomber Commander
Screenplay
- Terence Young (Original Story)
- Terence Young (Screenplay)
- Rodney Ackland
Themes
Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Nostalgic Memories and the Past
Keywords
musician, flashback, aerial combat, reporter, shell shock, 1940s, battle of britain
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dangerous Moonlight about?
- Stefan Radetzky, a Polish pilot and famous concert pianist, is hospitalised in England from injuries sustained while in combat, and having lost his memory. As Radetzky plays the piano in a trance-like state, the story moves back in time to war-torn Warsaw. During an air-raid, Radetzky meets American journalist Carole, and there is a mutual attraction. Following the fall of Poland, Radetzky and Irish pilot, Mike, escape to Rumania and then on to America. Radetzky continues his musical career in America and meets up again with Carole.
- Who directed Dangerous Moonlight?
- Dangerous Moonlight was directed by Brian Desmond Hurst.
- Who stars in Dangerous Moonlight?
- Dangerous Moonlight stars Anton Walbrook, Sally Gray, Derrick De Marney, Cecil Parker, Percy Parsons, Kenneth Kent.
- How long is Dangerous Moonlight?
- Dangerous Moonlight has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Dangerous Moonlight?
- Dangerous Moonlight is a Drama, Romance, War film.
- Where was Dangerous Moonlight produced?
- Dangerous Moonlight was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Dangerous Moonlight?
- The themes of Dangerous Moonlight include: Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.