Reaching for the Moon(1930)
What excitement! What novelty! What modern day splendor. Fairbanks in a three-mile-a-minute comedy-drama.
Reaching for the Moon Synopsis
Wall Street wizard, Larry Day, new to the ways of love, is coached by his valet. He follows Vivian Benton on an ocean liner, where cocktails, laced with a "love potion," work their magic. He then loses his fortune in the market crash and feels he has also lost his girl.
Reaching for the Moon (1930) is a comedy, music and romance film directed by Edmund Goulding, released on December 29, 1930 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Douglas Fairbanks, Bebe Daniels, Edward Everett Horton and Claud Allister. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Edmund Goulding
- Writers:
- Irving Berlin, Edmund Goulding, Elsie Janis
- Producers:
- Douglas Fairbanks
- Cinematographer:
- Ray June
- Production:
- United Artists
- Status:
- Released
Reaching for the Moon (1930) Trailer
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Reaching for the Moon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Douglas Fairbanks
as Larry Day
Bebe Daniels
as Vivien Benton
Edward Everett Horton
as Roger, the Valet
- Claud Allister
Claud Allister
as Sir Horace Partington Chelmsford
Jack Mulhall
as Jimmy Carrington
Walter Walker
as James Benton
June MacCloy
as Kitty - Aero Girl With Long Earrings
Helen Jerome Eddy
as Larry's Secretary
Bing Crosby
as Bing
William H. O'Brien
as Servant Telling Larry London is Calling (uncredited)
Dennis O'Keefe
as Ship's Party Guest (uncredited)
Lloyd Whitlock
as Associate (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Edmund Goulding, written by Irving Berlin, Edmund Goulding and Elsie Janis, produced by Douglas Fairbanks.
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Reaching for the Moon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 13 ratings.
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Reaching for the Moon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Reaching for the Moon online?
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Reaching for the Moon (1930) is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, FlixFling and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Reaching for the Moon?
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The main cast of Reaching for the Moon (1930) includes Douglas Fairbanks, Bebe Daniels, Edward Everett Horton, Claud Allister and Jack Mulhall. The film was directed by Edmund Goulding. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Reaching for the Moon released?
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Reaching for the Moon was released on December 29, 1930 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is Reaching for the Moon worth watching?
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Reaching for the Moon (1930) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, music and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Reaching for the Moon?
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Yes. The official Reaching for the Moon trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.