Product Details

• Actors: Dane Clark, Gail Russell, Ethel Barrymore, Allyn Joslyn, Rex Ingram
• Directors: Frank Borzage
• Writers: Charles F. Haas, Theodore Strauss
• Producers: Charles F. Haas, Marshall Grant
• Format: Black & White, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Republic Pictures
• VHS Release Date: January 1, 1998
• Run Time: 90 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6301358457
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #187,665 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars MOODY FILM NOIR, January 13, 2000

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"scotsladdie" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Moonrise [VHS] (VHS Tape)

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!

3.0 out of 5 stars Watch your back!, February 24, 2007

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George A. Sites (Columbus, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Moonrise [VHS] (VHS Tape)

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.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Grandma Saves Her Boy, August 16, 2009

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Timothy F. Holland "Noir Fan" (Boston Burb) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Moonrise [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I just couldn't buy Dane Clark as the Virginian hillbilly. Clark was born in Brooklyn and educated at Cornell; I'd say miscast!

Allyn Joslyn is convincing in a strong performance as the philosophical sheriff.
Rex Ingram is solid and almost steals the film as the wise old Negro.
Lloyd Bridges is excellent in a small role.

However, the ending is just too lame and kills the movie for me with Grandma, played by Ethel Barrymore, convincing Clark to do the right thing. PLEASE.

But, it is entertaining enough to warrant a look and the photography of John L Russell hits a home run.