On Approval(1944)
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On Approval 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.
On Approval (1944) is a comedy and romance film directed by Clive Brook, released on May 22, 1944 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Clive Brook, Beatrice Lillie, Googie Withers and Roland Culver. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Clive Brook
- Writers:
- Frederick Lonsdale, Terence Young, Clive Brook
- Producers:
- Clive Brook
- Cinematographer:
- Claude Friese-Greene
- Composer:
- William Alwyn
- Production:
- English Films, IP-Verity, J. Arthur Rank Organisation
- Status:
- Released
On Approval Cast & Crew
Main cast
Clive Brook
as George, 10th Duke of Bristol
Beatrice Lillie
as Maria Wislack
Googie Withers
as Helen Hale
Roland Culver
as Richard Halton
O.B. Clarence
as Dr. Graham
Laurence Hanray
as Parkes
- Elliott Mason
Elliott Mason
as Mrs. McCosh
Hay Petrie
as Landlord
- Mollie Munks
Mollie Munks
as Jeannie
- E. V. H. Emmett
E. V. H. Emmett
as Narrator
Key crew
Directed by Clive Brook, written by Frederick Lonsdale, Terence Young and Clive Brook, produced by Clive Brook.
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On Approval Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 16 ratings.
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On Approval – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch On Approval online?
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On Approval (1944) is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in On Approval?
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The main cast of On Approval (1944) includes Clive Brook, Beatrice Lillie, Googie Withers, Roland Culver and O.B. Clarence. The film was directed by Clive Brook. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was On Approval released?
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On Approval was released on May 22, 1944 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is On Approval worth watching?
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On Approval (1944) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.