Over the Moon(1939)
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Over the Moon 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.
Over the Moon (1939) is a comedy film directed by Thornton Freeland, released on October 12, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 19m. It stars Merle Oberon, Rex Harrison, Ursula Jeans and Robert Douglas. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Thornton Freeland
- Writers:
- Anthony Pelissier, Alec Coppel, Lajos Biró
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Stradling Sr.
- Production:
- London Films Productions
- Status:
- Released
Over the Moon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Merle Oberon
as Jane Benson
Rex Harrison
as Dr. Freddie Jarvis
Ursula Jeans
as Millie
Robert Douglas
as John Flight
Louis Borel
as Pietro
Zena Dare
as Julie
Peter Haddon
as Lord Petcliffe
David Tree
as Journalist
Mackenzie Ward
as Guy
- Elisabeth Welch
Elisabeth Welch
as Cabaret Singer
Carl Jaffe
as Michel
Herbert Lomas
as Ladbrooke
Key crew
Directed by Thornton Freeland, written by Anthony Pelissier, Alec Coppel and Lajos Biró.
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Over the Moon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 6 ratings.
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Over the Moon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Over the Moon online?
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Over the Moon (1939) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Over the Moon?
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The main cast of Over the Moon (1939) includes Merle Oberon, Rex Harrison, Ursula Jeans, Robert Douglas and Louis Borel. The film was directed by Thornton Freeland. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Over the Moon released?
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Over the Moon was released on October 12, 1939 and runs for 1h 19m.
Is Over the Moon worth watching?
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Over the Moon (1939) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.