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Give Us the Moon (1944)

Movie ★ 6.9 95 min

Set just after the end of WWII (but filmed in the middle of it) in a time of general euphoria at having won the war, with full employment and general happiness for all (or nearly all). Peter, the young wastrel son of a hard working hotel owner doesn't like the idea of having to work for a living. He discovers a society of "White Elephants" who are quite willing to be poor as long as they don't have to work. They are protected and guided by Nina (Margaret Lockwood) and her precocious sister Heidi (Jean Simmons).

Val Guest Writer Val Guest Director

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Quick facts

Released
July 31, 1944
Runtime
95 min
IMDb
tt0035945
Language

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Frequently asked questions

What is Give Us the Moon about?
Set just after the end of WWII (but filmed in the middle of it) in a time of general euphoria at having won the war, with full employment and general happiness for all (or nearly all). Peter, the young wastrel son of a hard working hotel owner doesn't like the idea of having to work for a living. He discovers a society of "White Elephants" who are quite willing to be poor as long as they don't have to work. They are protected and guided by Nina (Margaret Lockwood) and her precocious sister Heidi (Jean Simmons).
Who directed Give Us the Moon?
Give Us the Moon was directed by Val Guest.
Who stars in Give Us the Moon?
Give Us the Moon stars Margaret Lockwood, Vic Oliver, Peter Graves, Roland Culver.
When was Give Us the Moon released?
Give Us the Moon is a 1944 comedy film.
Where can I watch Give Us the Moon?
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