Over the Moon
The happiest, snappiness comedy in years
1939 · 79 min · ★ 5.8 · Comedy
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.
Directed by Thornton Freeland · Written by Anthony Pelissier
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Merle Oberon Jane Benson -
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Ursula Jeans Millie -
Robert Douglas John Flight -
Louis Borel Pietro -
Zena Dare Julie -
Peter Haddon Lord Petcliffe -
David Tree Journalist -
Mackenzie Ward Guy - E Elisabeth Welch Cabaret Singer
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Herbert Lomas Ladbrooke
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