The Moon’s Our Home (1936) in Color — Starring Margaret Sullavan & Henry Fonda

The Moon’s Our Home (1936) — Buy This Classic in Color

Experience the delightful screwball romantic comedy The Moon’s Our Home (1936) Colorized, directed by William A. Seiter, starring the real-life former couple Henry Fonda and Margaret Sullavan in a witty and sparkling battle-of-the-sexes romp about a temperamental movie star named Cherry Chester and a famous adventure writer named Anthony Doolittle Doolittle who marry impulsively, discover each other’s secret celebrity identities, and embark on a hilarious and turbulent series of separations and reconciliations that mirror the stars’ own famously volatile off-screen relationship, now available for purchase in stunning color for just €15.00. This digitally enhanced version brings this beloved classic to vivid new life. Own this DRM-free digital download today.

Plot Summary

Cherry Chester is one of Hollywood’s biggest movie stars — glamorous, temperamental, and thoroughly exhausted by the superficiality of studio life and the constant attention of fans and the press. Desperate for anonymity, she escapes to a remote winter resort under an assumed name, hoping to find peace and perhaps something genuine in a world that has been nothing but artifice.

Anthony Amberton is a world-famous adventure writer and explorer whose books about his travels in exotic and dangerous places have made him a literary celebrity. Equally fed up with public attention, he has fled to the same remote resort under his own assumed identity, seeking solitude and a break from the demands of fame.

The two meet as apparent nobodies — she a simple woman on vacation, he a quiet man seeking rest — and the chemistry between them is immediate and electric. Without the baggage of celebrity, they connect as genuinely as two people can, and in the romantic atmosphere of the snow-covered resort, they fall deeply and impulsively in love.

They marry in haste — and the trouble begins almost immediately. Each discovers the other’s true identity, and the revelation transforms their relationship from romantic bliss into a spectacular clash of egos. Cherry is furious that Anthony is a famous man who deceived her; Anthony is equally outraged that Cherry is a movie star who did the same thing. Both are proud, stubborn, and accustomed to being the center of attention, and their marriage becomes a battleground of competing temperaments.

What follows is a madcap series of separations, reconciliations, jealous rages, misunderstandings, and romantic interventions by well-meaning friends and bewildered servants, as two people who genuinely love each other must learn to set aside their pride and celebrity egos long enough to build a real partnership. The comedy is enriched by the audience’s knowledge that Fonda and Sullavan had been married and divorced in real life, lending every argument and reconciliation an extra layer of authenticity.

Cast & Crew

Director: William A. Seiter

Stars: Margaret Sullavan as Cherry Chester, Henry Fonda as Anthony Amberton, Charles Butterworth as Horace, Beulah Bondi as Mrs. Boyce Medford, Walter Brennan as Lem

Margaret Sullavan and Henry Fonda brought genuine romantic chemistry and emotional complexity to their roles, their real-life history as former spouses adding an undeniable frisson of authenticity to every scene of marital comedy and conflict.

Why Buy This Classic in Color?

The colorization of The Moon’s Our Home brings the glamour and comedy of this 1930s screwball classic to vibrant life — the pristine white of snow-covered mountain landscapes at the remote winter resort where the lovers first meet, the warm golden glow of firelight in the cozy lodge where Cherry and Anthony share their first intimate conversations, the rich red and deep green of fashionable winter clothing — fur-trimmed coats, knitted scarves, and elegant ski wear, the bright blue of clear winter skies above the resort mountains, the sophisticated pastel interiors of Hollywood boudoirs and Manhattan apartments, the gleaming chrome and polished wood of luxury automobiles and Pullman train cars, the elegant black and white of formal evening wear at glamorous cocktail parties, the warm amber of whiskey in crystal glasses during heated marital arguments, the soft golden light of romantic reconciliation scenes, and the rich autumnal colors of the New England countryside where the film reaches its charming conclusion. Now also available in colour. Buy The Moon’s Our Home (1936) Colorized today for €15.00 and own this beloved classic in a DRM-free format.

Historical Significance

The Moon’s Our Home occupies a unique place in Hollywood history as a film whose behind-the-scenes story is as fascinating as the film itself. Henry Fonda and Margaret Sullavan had been married from 1931 to 1933, and their casting together in this romantic comedy about a volatile marriage was a deliberate nod to their history. According to Hollywood legend, the two stars refused to speak to each other off-camera during production, communicating only through the director. Despite — or perhaps because of — this tension, their on-screen chemistry crackles with an authenticity that manufactured screen pairings rarely achieve. The film is a fine example of the screwball comedy genre that flourished in the mid-1930s, combining sophisticated verbal wit with physical comedy and an underlying sweetness that keeps the audience rooting for the battling couple. The screenplay, with uncredited contributions from Dorothy Parker, sparkles with the kind of rapid-fire dialogue that defined the genre at its best. Through colorization, this charming and historically fascinating romantic comedy is preserved for modern audiences.

Technical Details

• Format: MP4 digital download
• Resolution: HD 720p
• Colorized: Yes, professional AI-assisted colorization
• Audio: Original English mono soundtrack
• Runtime: Approximately 76 minutes
• DRM-free: Yes — watch on any device
• Instant download: Available immediately after purchase
• Price: €15.00

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Movie-Specific Questions

Q: Were Henry Fonda and Margaret Sullavan really married?
A: Yes, Fonda and Sullavan were married from 1931 to 1933. Their casting together in this romantic comedy about a volatile marriage was a knowing wink at their real-life history.

Q: Did Dorothy Parker really contribute to the screenplay?
A: Yes, Dorothy Parker provided uncredited dialogue polish, adding her legendary wit to several key scenes. This was common practice in 1930s Hollywood.

Q: Is this a typical screwball comedy?
A: It has all the hallmarks of the genre — mismatched lovers, rapid dialogue, physical comedy, and an eventual reconciliation — but gains extra dimension from the real chemistry and real history between its two stars.

Digital Download Questions

Q: What format is the download?
A: The film is delivered as a high-quality MP4 file in HD 720p resolution, compatible with virtually all modern devices and media players.

Q: Is the download DRM-free?
A: Yes, your purchase is completely DRM-free. You own the file outright and can watch it on any device without restrictions or recurring fees.

Q: How quickly will I receive the download?
A: Your download link is available immediately after payment is confirmed. You can begin watching The Moon’s Our Home (1936) Colorized within minutes of your purchase.

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