Grace Moore

Acting

Grace Moore

Born December 4, 1898 · Slabtown, Tennessee, USA

Died January 26, 1947 · aged 48

Mary Willie Grace Moore (December 5, 1898 – January 26, 1947) was an American operatic soprano and actress. She was nicknamed the "Tennessee Nightingale." Her films helped to popularize opera by bringing it to a larger audience. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in One Night of Love. Description above from the Wikipedia article Grace Moore, licensed unde…

Known For

I'll Take RomanceI'll Take Romance · 1937
I'll Take Romance
6.31937
MovieMusicRomance
Theater manager James Guthrie's (Melvyn Douglas) career depends on famed soprano Elsa Terry (Grace Moore) singing in his Buenos Aires opera house, however, Elsa breaks the contract in favor of a more lucrative deal in Paris. Desperate, James begins showering her with flowers and candy in an attempt to woo her to the Argentinian opera house. When Elsa overhears James confess to his friend Pancho that he'd be willing to resort to kidnapping to get Elsa to Argentina, she mistakenly believes his motives to be solely romantic.
One Night of LoveOne Night of Love · 1934
One Night of Love
5.51934
MovieMusicRomance
Mary Barrett is an aspiring opera singer who is taken under the wings of a famous operatic maestro, Guilio Monterverdi. After spending endless working hours together and arguing, their relationship develops into love. But, jealousy and misunderstandings prevent Mary and Guilio from acknowledging their true feelings.
The King Steps OutThe King Steps Out · 1936
The King Steps Out
6.01936
MovieMusicRomance
Princess is destined to marry the Emperor, until her sister steps in.
When You're in LoveWhen You're in Love · 1937
When You're in Love
6.81937
MovieRomanceComedy
An Australian opera singer hires a husband so she can work in the U.S. Moore sings "Minnie the Moocher" in one scene.
Love Me ForeverLove Me Forever · 1935
Love Me Forever
5.51935
MovieDramaMusic
A man who loves an aspiring opera singer is prepared to sacrifice everything to help her with her career, even though he knows she doesn't love him.
Jenny LindJenny Lind · 1931
Jenny Lind
1931
MovieMusic
New MoonNew Moon · 1930
New Moon
5.81930
MovieDramaRomance
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.
A Lady's MoralsA Lady's Morals · 1930
A Lady's Morals
5.01930
MovieDramaMusic
Romantic biography of Swedish opera singer Jenny Lind and her famous affairs.

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