A FILM TO REMEMBER: “PAPER MOON” (1973)

Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from “Paper Moon”.

Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:

We are here to mark the celebration of the 45th Anniversary of Peter Bogdanovich’s “Paper Moon”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:

PLOT OUTLINE:

During the Great Depression, a con man finds himself saddled with a young girl who may or may not be his daughter, and the two forge an unlikely partnership.

Still image of filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich.

STUDIO:

Paramount Pictures

DIRECTOR:

Peter Bogdanovich

CAST:

• Ryan O’Neal … Moses “Moze” Pray
• Tatum O’Neal … Addie Loggins
• Madeline Kahn … Trixie Delight
• John Hillerman … Deputy Hardin / Jess Hardin