FILM

The Moon is Blue

When successful architect Don Gresham (William Holden) meets a young actress, Patty O'Neill (Maggie McNamara), at the top of the Empire State Building, he invites her to dinner. Much to his dismay, he learns that his ex-fiancé's father is vying after the same woman. However, both men aren't prepared when Patty announces she plans to stay a virgin until marriage. The men, set in their playboy ways, work to find a loop hole.

The Moon is Blue
Released:
July 08, 1953

Cast:

William Holden
David Niven
Maggie McNamara

Director:
Otto Preminger

Producer:
Otto Preminger Films

Written by:
F. Hugh Herbert

Distributor:
United Artists

Awards:

Academy Award: Best Actress in a Leading Role - Nominated (Maggie McNamara)
Academy Award: Best Film Editing - Nominated (Otto Ludwig)
Academy Award: Best Music, Original Song - Nominated
Golden Globe: Best Actor - Comedy or Musical - Won (David Niven)