Over the Moon
“The happiest, snappiness comedy in years”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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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
Carl Jaffe
Michel
Herbert Lomas
Ladbrooke
Wilfred Shine
Frude
Gerald Nodin
Cartwright
Bruce Winston
Director of Clinic
Evelyn Ankers
Sanitarium Patient (uncredited)
Frank Atkinson
Reporter (uncredited)
Allan Brett
Reporter (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thornton Freeland
- Screenplay & Story
- Alec Coppel, Anthony Pelissier, Lajos Biró, Robert E. Sherwood
- Original Title
- Over the Moon
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- London Films Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thornton Freeland
Alec Coppel, Anthony Pelissier, Lajos Biró, Robert E. Sherwood
Harry Stradling Sr.
Department Leadership Roster
Thornton Freeland
Director
Alec Coppel
Writer
Anthony Pelissier
Writer
Harry Stradling Sr.
Director of Photography
René Hubert
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Over the Moon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Over the Moon includes Merle Oberon, Rex Harrison, Ursula Jeans, Robert Douglas, Louis Borel.
When was Over the Moon released and how long is it?
Over the Moon was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.