On Approval (1944)

05/22/1944 (GB) • 1h 20m

Comedy, Romance

It's SCANDALOUSly Funny!

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Clive Brook

George, 10th Duke of Bristol

Beatrice Lillie

Maria Wislack

Googie Withers

Helen Hale

Roland Culver

Richard Halton

O.B. Clarence

Dr. Graham

Elliott Mason

Mrs. McCosh

Hay Petrie

Landlord


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

scotland

duke

based on play or musical

victorian england

heiress

wealthy widow

dream sequence

trial marriage

19th century

penniless aristocrat

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