On Approval (1944)
It's SCANDALOUSly Funny!
Two wealthy Victorian widows are courted tentatively by two impoverished British aristocrats. When one of the dowagers suggests that her beau go away with her for a month to see if they are compatible, the fireworks begin.
Director: Clive Brook
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: May 22, 1944
Cast
- Clive Brook - George, 10th Duke of Bristol
- Beatrice Lillie - Maria Wislack
- Googie Withers - Helen Hale
- Roland Culver - Richard Halton
- O.B. Clarence - Dr. Graham
- Laurence Hanray - Parkes
- Elliott Mason - Mrs. McCosh
- Hay Petrie - Landlord
- Mollie Munks - Jeannie
- E. V. H. Emmett - Narrator
Screenplay
- Terence Young
- Frederick Lonsdale (Story)
- Clive Brook (Adaptation)
Music: William Alwyn
Cinematography: Claude Friese-Greene
Editing: Fergus McDonell
Production: English Films, IP-Verity, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
scotland, duke, based on play or musical, victorian england, heiress, wealthy widow, dream sequence, trial marriage, 19th century, penniless aristocrat
More Films by Director: Clive Brook
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is On Approval about?
- Two wealthy Victorian widows are courted tentatively by two impoverished British aristocrats. When one of the dowagers suggests that her beau go away with her for a month to see if they are compatible, the fireworks begin.
- Who directed On Approval?
- On Approval was directed by Clive Brook.
- Who stars in On Approval?
- On Approval stars Clive Brook, Beatrice Lillie, Googie Withers, Roland Culver, O.B. Clarence, Laurence Hanray.
- How long is On Approval?
- On Approval has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is On Approval?
- On Approval is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was On Approval produced?
- On Approval was produced in United Kingdom.