The Heavenly Body
“There's something new under the moon!”
Synopsis
The beautiful wife of a tweedy astronomer becomes convinced that her astrologer's prediction of a new dream man in her life will come true.
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William Powell
William S. Whitley
Hedy Lamarr
Vicky Whitley
James Craig
Lloyd X. Hunter
Fay Bainter
Margaret Sibyll
Henry O'Neill
Professor Stowe
Spring Byington
Nancy Potter
Robert Sully
Strand
Morris Ankrum
Dr. Green
Bess Flowers
Audience member at violin concert
James Baskett
Porter (uncredited)
Phyllis Kennedy
Ethel
Franco Corsaro
Sebastian Melas
Connie Gilchrist
Beulah
Max Willenz
Dr. Gurtchakoff
Alex Melesh
Vladimir
Earl Schenck
Forbes
Arthur Space
Pierson
Helen Freeman
Stella
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 23, 1944
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Hall
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Arlen, Walter Reisch
- Original Score
- Bronislau Kaper
- Original Title
- The Heavenly Body
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Hall
Michael Arlen, Walter Reisch, Harry Kurnitz, Jacques Théry
Bronislau Kaper
Blanche Sewell
Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Arlen
Screenplay
Alexander Hall
Director
Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Producer
Bronislau Kaper
Original Music Composer
Walter Reisch
Screenplay
Blanche Sewell
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Heavenly Body
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Heavenly Body about?
The beautiful wife of a tweedy astronomer becomes convinced that her astrologer's prediction of a new dream man in her life will come true.
Who directed The Heavenly Body?
The Heavenly Body was directed by Alexander Hall.
Who stars in The Heavenly Body?
The principal cast of The Heavenly Body includes William Powell, Hedy Lamarr, James Craig, Fay Bainter, Henry O'Neill.
When was The Heavenly Body released and how long is it?
The Heavenly Body was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Heavenly Body?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Heavenly Body was composed by Bronislau Kaper.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Heavenly Body?
The Heavenly Body holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).