New Moon (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1930, New Moon is a drama, romance and music film directed by Jack Conway, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. New Moon is the name of the ship crossing the Caspian Sea. A young Lt. Petroff meets the Princess Tanya and they have a ship board romance. Upon arriving at the port of Krasnov, Petroff learns that Tanya is engaged to the old Governor Brusiloff. Petroff, disillusioned, crashes the ball to talk with Tanya. Found by Brusiloff, they invent a story about her lost bracelet. To reward him, and remove him, Brusiloff sends Petroff to the remote, and deadly, Fort Darvaz. Soon, the big battle against overwhelming odds will begin.
Who’s in it. New Moon stars Lawrence Tibbett as Lieutenant Michael Petroff, Grace Moore as Princess Tanya Strogoff, Adolphe Menjou as Governor Boris Brusiloff and Roland Young as Count Strogoff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, New Moon has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch New Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of New Moon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch New Moon (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for New Moon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is New Moon worth watching?
- New Moon holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in New Moon?
- New Moon stars Lawrence Tibbett, Grace Moore, Adolphe Menjou, Roland Young and Gus Shy.