by Republic Pictures
Sales Rank: 22172
Price: $19.98
A grim but effective crime melodrama, MOONRISE stars the pensive, expansive Clark as the son of a murderer who was hanged for his crimes. Clark is haunted by his father's past and tormented by his peers in a small southern town where his only friend is the incredibly beautiful Russell, (I thought Gail Russell had the loveliest eyes of any actress in films!) who's in love with him. A somewhat lethargic film, director Borzage nevertheless carefully develops his characters and fine performances are rendered by all. John L.Russell's photography is exceptional and that opening shot is astonishing!
Viewer Reviews Moonrise is a dark mystery in the old film noir sense. A little slow moving but with a surprising ending. Lovely Linda Lombard (one of the dancers)is a friend, still beautiful and living in Florida.
