Over the Moon
The happiest, snappiness comedy in years
1939 · 1h 19m · APPROVED
Comedy
Directed by
Thornton Freeland
,
William K. Howard
Overview
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 and cast
- Thornton Freeland Director
- William K. Howard Director
- Merle Oberon as Jane Benson
- Rex Harrison as Dr. Freddie Jarvis
- Ursula Jeans as Millie
- Robert Douglas as John Flight
- Peter Haddon as Lord Petcliffe
- David Tree as Journalist
- Mackenzie Ward as Guy
- Elisabeth Welch as Cabaret Singer
- Carl Jaffe as Michel
- Herbert Lomas as Ladbrooke
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