Once in a Blue Moon
1935, English. Directed by Charles MacArthur & Ben Hecht.
A group of Russian nobles fleeing the Bolshevik revolution meet up with a traveling circus. To escape their pursuers, they disguise themselves as members fo the circus troupe.
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Charles MacArthurDirector
- Ben HechtDirector
- Jimmy SavoGabbo the Great
- Nikita BalieffGen. Onyegin
- Cecilia LoftusDuchess
- Whitney BourneNina
- Edwina ArmstrongPrincess Hena
- Szabó SándorIvan
- J. Charles GilbertCaptain
- Hans SteinkeCount Bulba
- George MitchellKolla
- Jackie BorenThe General
- Michael DalmatoffNikita
- George BerangerKolia
Details
- Released
- 10 May 1935
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ben Hecht, Charles MacArthur
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Once in a Blue Moon: quick answers
Is Once in a Blue Moon worth watching?
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How long is Once in a Blue Moon?
Once in a Blue Moon runs 67 minutes (1h 7m).
Does Once in a Blue Moon have a post-credits scene?
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Once in a Blue Moon parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Once in a Blue Moon is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Once in a Blue Moon on?
Once in a Blue Moon isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 May 1935. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Once in a Blue Moon?
If you liked Once in a Blue Moon, try It Runs in the Family, Don't Think Twice, Chloe and Theo.
Who directed Once in a Blue Moon?
Once in a Blue Moon (1935) was directed by Charles MacArthur and Ben Hecht and stars Jimmy Savo, Nikita Balieff, Cecilia Loftus.