Three-Cornered Moon (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1933, Three-Cornered Moon is a comedy film directed by Elliott Nugent, running about 77 minutes. “There are five kinds of saps on the Remplegar family tree and every branch grows a nut!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Elizabeth Rimplegar inhabits a household populated by virtual lunatics. Her mother, Nellie, mishandled the family fortune, and, alas, the stock market crash has depleted their worth. Elizabeth's goofy brothers cannot easily adjust to the life of the average worker. Meanwhile, the family doctor has his eye on Elizabeth, but he will have to compete with her suitor, an ill-informed writer.
Who’s in it. Three-Cornered Moon stars Claudette Colbert as Elizabeth Rimplegar, Richard Arlen as Dr. Alan Stevens, Mary Boland as Mrs. Nellie Rimpleger and Wallace Ford as Kenneth Rimplegar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Three-Cornered 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 Three-Cornered Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Three-Cornered Moon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Three-Cornered Moon (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Three-Cornered Moon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Three-Cornered Moon worth watching?
- Three-Cornered Moon holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Three-Cornered Moon?
- Three-Cornered Moon stars Claudette Colbert, Richard Arlen, Mary Boland, Wallace Ford and Lyda Roberti.
- When was Three-Cornered Moon released?
- Three-Cornered Moon was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.