June Moon
by George S. Kaufman, Ring Lardnerliterary work· published 1929
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June Moon is a play by George S. Kaufman and Ring Lardner. Based on the Lardner short story "Some Like Them Cold," about a love affair that loses steam before it ever gets started, it includes songs with words and music by Lardner but is not considered a musical. At the center of June Moon is Fred Stevens, a young aspiring lyricist who journeys from Schenectady to New York City, where he hopes to make a name for himself in the world of song publishing and night clubs. On the train, he meets dental assistant Edna Baker, and the two embark upon a friendship that evolves into love for her and fondness for him. While struggling to become a Tin Pan Alley notable, Fred takes a shine to his composer partner Paul's glamorous, gold-digging sister-in-law Eileen.
Adaptations (2)
June Moon has been adapted into 2 films, from 1931 to 1937. The most recent is Blonde Trouble (1937).
June Moon1931 · film · 79 min · dir. A. Edward Sutherland · IMDb ↗IMDb6.2An ordinary Joe has ambitions to become a Tin Pan Alley writer.
Blonde Trouble1937 · film · 67 min · dir. George Archainbaud · IMDb ↗IMDb5.8Fred Stevens is an aspiring songwriter from Schenectady who journeys to New York City, hoping to make a name for himself. On the train he meets dental assistant Edna Baker, and the two embark upon a friendship that evolves into her falling for him. While struggling in Tin Pan Alley, Fred falls in with his composer partner's gold-digging sister-in-law Eileen. Eileen really becomes interested when she finds out Fred is carrying his life savings.
