What is "moontide"

Moontide is a 1942 American drama film noir directed by Archie Mayo and Fritz Lang, although Lang was uncredited when the film was released. The screenplay was written by John O'Hara and Nunnally Johnson (also uncredited) and based on the novel written by Willard Robertson (Moontide). The production features Jean Gabin, Ida Lupino, Thomas Mitchell and Claude Rains.

Charles G. Clarke was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Black & White.