Movie · 1942
Is The Moon and Sixpence based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Moon and Sixpence is based on the book The Moon and Sixpence by William Somerset Maugham (1919).
The movie was released in 1942.
The book behind The Moon and Sixpence
The Moon and Sixpence
by William Somerset Maugham · first published 1919 · 263 pages · biographical novel
1919 novel by W Somerset Maugham.
Common questions
Is The Moon and Sixpence based on a book?
Yes. The Moon and Sixpence is based on the book The Moon and Sixpence by William Somerset Maugham (1919).
Who wrote the book The Moon and Sixpence is based on?
The Moon and Sixpence was written by William Somerset Maugham and first published in 1919.
How long is the book?
The Moon and Sixpence is about 263 pages long.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Moon and Sixpence before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of William Somerset Maugham's books
- Of Human Bondage (film, 1934)
- The Letter (film, 1940)
- The Painted Veil (film, 2006)
- The Razor's Edge (film, 1946)
- Sadie Thompson (film, 1928)
- Rain (film, 1932)