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Still from Over the Moon — Over the Moon (1939) — Thornton Freeland and William K. Howard, Thornton FreelandPhotographed by Harry Stradling Sr.

Poster for Over the Moon

Thornton Freeland and William K. Howard, Thornton Freeland

Over the Moon

United Kingdom / English / 1939 / 1h 19m

Letterboxd: 3.20/5·256 ratings·69 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A young woman (Merle Oberon) who has just come into an enormous fortune finds her career-driven fiance unwilling to join her in living the good life.

Credits

Crew

DirectorThornton Freeland and William K. Howard, Thornton Freeland

WriterAnthony Pelissier, Alec Coppel

CinematographerHarry Stradling Sr.

Cast

Merle Oberonas Jane Benson

Rex Harrisonas Dr. Freddie Jarvis

Ursula Jeansas Millie

as John Flight

Louis Borelas Pietro

Zena Dareas Julie

Peter Haddonas Lord Petcliffe

David Treeas Journalist

Mackenzie Wardas Guy

Elisabeth Welchas Cabaret Singer

Carl Jaffeas Michel

Herbert Lomasas Ladbrooke

Wilfred Shineas Frude

Gerald Nodinas Cartwright

Bruce Winstonas Director of Clinic

Evelyn Ankersas Sanitarium Patient (uncredited)

Frank Atkinsonas Reporter (uncredited)

Allan Brettas Reporter (uncredited)

Meriel Forbesas Miss Fortescue (uncredited)

Lewis Gilbertas Minor Role (uncredited)

Over the Moon (1939) | Criteria