On Approval
“It's SCANDALOUSly Funny!”
Synopsis
Two wealthy Victorian widows are courted tentatively by two impoverished British aristocrats. When one of the dowagers suggests that her beau go away with her for a month to see if they are compatible, the fireworks begin.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 27, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clive Brook
- Screenplay & Story
- Frederick Lonsdale, Terence Young, Clive Brook
- Original Score
- William Alwyn
- Original Title
- On Approval
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- English Films, IP-Verity, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clive Brook
Frederick Lonsdale, Terence Young, Clive Brook
William Alwyn
Claude Friese-Greene
Fergus McDonell
Sydney Box, Clive Brook
Department Leadership Roster
Clive Brook
Director
Terence Young
Writer
Claude Friese-Greene
Director of Photography
Fergus McDonell
Editor
Cecil Beaton
Costume Design
Clive Brook
Producer
William Alwyn
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About On Approval
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What is On Approval about?
Two wealthy Victorian widows are courted tentatively by two impoverished British aristocrats. When one of the dowagers suggests that her beau go away with her for a month to see if they are compatible, the fireworks begin.
Who directed On Approval?
On Approval was directed by Clive Brook.
Who stars in On Approval?
The principal cast of On Approval includes Clive Brook, Beatrice Lillie, Googie Withers, Roland Culver, O.B. Clarence.
When was On Approval released and how long is it?
On Approval was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for On Approval?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On Approval was composed by William Alwyn.