Prince (May 25, 1986) Under the Cherry Moon Movie Announcement- St. Cloud Times

A local Minnesota newspaper previews Prince’s second feature film Under the Cherry Moon, describing it as a bittersweet love story filmed in Paris with Prince starring as a pianist, and featuring Sheila E

PUBLICATION 

Publication: St. Cloud Times

Date: Sunday, May 25, 1986

Country: United States

Section / Pages: Page 63

Title: Under the Cherry Moon

THE STORY

This article announces the upcoming release of Prince’s second motion picture Under the Cherry Moon. It describes the film as a “bittersweet love story” in which Prince plays a pianist, filmed on location in Paris, and co-starring Sheila E. The piece notes that Prince fans have been eagerly waiting and quotes a local perspective on the film’s potential box office success depending on its quality and word-of-mouth among non-fans. The release date is listed as July 1986.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

 Published exactly two years after the Purple Rain announcement in the same newspaper (May 24, 1984), this clipping captures the high expectations surrounding Prince’s sophomore film project. Under the Cherry Moon was released on July 2, 1986. While the movie received mixed reviews from critics, it remains a visually striking and stylistically bold chapter in Prince’s filmography, showcasing his desire to expand beyond the Purple Rain formula.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

 Event: Pre-release announcement for the film Under the Cherry Moon Era: Parade / Under the Cherry Moon Era (1986) Tone: Optimistic and anticipatory with cautious optimism Photography: None (text-only clipping) Audience: General Minnesota readers / Prince fans

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

 A classic mid-1980s newspaper entertainment preview blurb highlighting Prince’s continued ambition as a multimedia artist. It reflects the local pride in Minnesota for their hometown superstar while acknowledging the challenge of following up the massive success of Purple Rain.

RELATED MATERIAL

• Purple Rain Movie Announcement (May 24, 1984)

• Parade Album & Tour Coverage (1986)

• Sheila E. Profiles

• Prince Filmography Entries

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