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On Approval

  • 19441944
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 20m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
648
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On Approval (1944)
  • Comedy
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 ... Read allTwo 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.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.
IMDb RATING
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648
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  • Director
    • Clive Brook
  • Writers
    • Frederick Lonsdale(play)
    • Clive Brook(adapted for the screen by)
    • Terence Young(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Clive Brook
    • Beatrice Lillie
    • Googie Withers
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  • Director
    • Clive Brook
  • Writers
    • Frederick Lonsdale(play)
    • Clive Brook(adapted for the screen by)
    • Terence Young(uncredited)
  • Stars
    • Clive Brook
    • Beatrice Lillie
    • Googie Withers
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    • 18User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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    Clive Brook
    Clive Brook
    • George, 10th Duke of Bristolas George, 10th Duke of Bristol
    Beatrice Lillie
    Beatrice Lillie
    • Maria Wislackas Maria Wislack
    Googie Withers
    Googie Withers
    • Helen Haleas Helen Hale
    Roland Culver
    Roland Culver
    • Richard Haltonas Richard Halton
    E.V.H. Emmett
    • Narratoras Narrator
    • (voice)
    O.B. Clarence
    O.B. Clarence
    • Dr. Grahamas Dr. Graham
    Lawrence Hanray
    • Parkesas Parkes
    Elliott Mason
    • Mrs. McCosh - the Housekeeperas Mrs. McCosh - the Housekeeper
    • (as Elliot Mason)
    Hay Petrie
    Hay Petrie
    • Hotelkeeperas Hotelkeeper
    Marjorie Rhodes
    • Cookas Cook
    Mollie Munks
    • Jeannieas Jeannie
    • (as Molly Munks)
    Frank Atkinson
    • Hansom Cab Driveras Hansom Cab Driver
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Clive Brook
    • Writers
      • Frederick Lonsdale(play)
      • Clive Brook(adapted for the screen by)
      • Terence Young(uncredited)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      After three weeks together, Helen can be seen reading a copy of the novel "Three Weeks" by Elinor Glyn.
    • Quotes

      George, 10th Duke of Bristol: She's not crying because I said she was forty-one. She's crying because she is forty-one.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Let's Go to the Movies (1949)
    • Soundtracks
      At The Woodchoppers' Ball
      (uncredited)

      Written by Joe Bishop and Woody Herman

    User reviews18

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    10/10
    Ho!
    This film of Frederick Lonsdale's play is one of my favorite movies of all time. Not because it breaks new artistic ground--it's simply as close to being perfectly cast and perfectly executed as one can imagine. It's Bea Lillie's most important work on film (and as far as I can tell, except for "Thoroughly Modern Millie", the only thing of hers available on home video....will someone PLEASE bring out "Doctor Rhythm"?), and it really does give us a sense of why she was so famous in her day. The amazing Clive Brook is her perfect foil, and Googie Withers is beautiful and utterly charming.

    "On Approval" is full of small pleasures that, because of their perfection, are unforgettable. Who can forget Bea Lillie's perfect delivery of "You will find the dinghy by the jetty."? The bickering of Lillie and Brook ("Maria, I don't want to speak to you, but I must." "I don't want to speak to you and I won't!") .....Googie Withers refusing a proposal of marriage by asking the color of her eyes.....Bea Lillie doing vocal exercises at the piano....I could go on endlessly. It's exquisite fun.
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    • Jul 21, 2002

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    • Release date
      • May 22, 1944 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • En man till påseende
    • Filming locations
      • London, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Independent Producers
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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