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By Published by Jerome Remick, NY – cover sheet music-1912-public domain, Public Domain, Link
| “Moonlight Bay” | |
|---|---|
| Cover, sheet music, 1912 | |
| Song | |
| Language | English |
| Published | 1912 |
| Songwriter(s) | Composer: Percy Wenrich Lyricist: Edward Madden |
“Moonlight Bay” is a popular song. It is commonly referred to as “On Moonlight Bay”. The lyrics were written by Edward Madden, the music by Percy Wenrich, and was published in 1912. It is often sung in a barbershop quartet style. Early successful recordings in 1912 were by the American Quartet and by Dolly Connolly.
Glenn Miller and his Orchestra recorded the song on March 22, 1937, with a special swing arrangement by Miller.
- The song was featured the film Tin Pan Alley (1940), where it was sung by Alice Faye. Faye also included the song in her 1962 album Alice Faye Sings Her Greatest Movie Hits.
On Moonlight Bay Theatrical release poster Directed by Roy Del Ruth Produced by William Jacobs Written by Booth Tarkington (stories) Screenplay by Jack Rose
Melville ShavelsonBased on Penrod Stories Starring Doris Day
Gordon MacRae
Jack SmithMusic by Max Steiner Cinematography Ernest Haller Edited by Thomas Reilly Distributed by Warner Bros. Release date July 26, 1951 Running time 95 minutes Country United States Language English Budget $1,194,000 Box office $3,730,000
$2.5 million (US rentals)On Moonlight Bay is a 1951 musical film directed by Roy Del Ruth which tells the story of the Winfield family at the turn of the 20th century. The movie is based loosely on the Penrod stories by Booth Tarkington.
There was a 1953 sequel, By the Light of the Silvery Moon.
According to Warner Bros accounts, the film earned $2,738,000 domestically and $992,000 foreign.
The film is recognized by American Film Institute in these lists:
- 2006: AFI’s Greatest Movie Musicals – Nominated
Watch the movie “Moonlight Bay”
Watch the movie “Tin Pan Alley”
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