
The Moon Is Down
Drama · War
Overview
The story of a small town in Norway that resists German occupation during World War II. Based on a John Steinbeck novel.
Top Cast


Cedric Hardwicke
Cedric Hardwicke
Col. Lanser
Cedric Hardwicke
Col. Lanser


Henry Travers
Henry Travers
Mayor Orden
Henry Travers
Mayor Orden


Lee J. Cobb
Lee J. Cobb
Dr. Albert Winter
Lee J. Cobb
Dr. Albert Winter


Dorris Bowdon
Dorris Bowdon
Molly Morden
Dorris Bowdon
Molly Morden


Margaret Wycherly
Margaret Wycherly
Mme. Sarah Orden
Margaret Wycherly
Mme. Sarah Orden


Peter van Eyck
Peter van Eyck
Lt. Tonder
Peter van Eyck
Lt. Tonder


William Post Jr.
William Post Jr.
Alex Morden
William Post Jr.
Alex Morden


Henry Rowland
Henry Rowland
Capt. Loft
Henry Rowland
Capt. Loft


E.J. Ballantine
E.J. Ballantine
George Corell
E.J. Ballantine
George Corell
Richard Abbott
Richard Abbott
Villager (uncredited)
Richard Abbott
Villager (uncredited)
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