Over the Moon (1939)
The happiest, snappiness comedy in years
Young Jane Benson just about manages to make ends meet running the large family house in Yorkshire. In love with local doctor Freddie Jarvis, she suggests they marry, but almost at once finds she has inherited eighteen million pounds. He makes it clear he wants nothing to do with the money and what it can buy, and Jane sets off alone on a spree pursued by two ardent suitors. Jarvis finds he has gained notoriety for turning down such a catch and his plans for ernest research are soon compromised.
Director: Thornton Freeland
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date: October 12, 1939
Cast
- Merle Oberon - Jane Benson
- Rex Harrison - Dr. Freddie Jarvis
- Ursula Jeans - Millie
- Robert Douglas - John Flight
- Louis Borel - Pietro
- Zena Dare - Julie
- Peter Haddon - Lord Petcliffe
- David Tree - Journalist
- Mackenzie Ward - Guy
- Elisabeth Welch - Cabaret Singer
Screenplay
- Anthony Pelissier
- Alec Coppel
- Lajos Biró (Story)
- Robert E. Sherwood (Story)
Cinematography: Harry Stradling Sr.
Production: London Films Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
uncle, doctor, lgbt, suiter, traveling, windfall, gay theme
More Films by Director: Thornton Freeland
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Over the Moon about?
- Young Jane Benson just about manages to make ends meet running the large family house in Yorkshire. In love with local doctor Freddie Jarvis, she suggests they marry, but almost at once finds she has inherited eighteen million pounds. He makes it clear he wants nothing to do with the money and what it can buy, and Jane sets off alone on a spree pursued by two ardent suitors. Jarvis finds he has gained notoriety for turning down such a catch and his plans for ernest research are soon compromised.
- Who directed Over the Moon?
- Over the Moon was directed by Thornton Freeland.
- Who stars in Over the Moon?
- Over the Moon stars Merle Oberon, Rex Harrison, Ursula Jeans, Robert Douglas, Louis Borel, Zena Dare.
- How long is Over the Moon?
- Over the Moon has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- What genre is Over the Moon?
- Over the Moon is a Comedy film.
- Where was Over the Moon produced?
- Over the Moon was produced in United Kingdom.