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On Approval

19441h 20mClive Brook
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 83%

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"It's SCANDALOUSly Funny!"

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.

ComedyRomance
ScotlandDukeBased On Play Or MusicalVictorian EnglandHeiressWealthy WidowDream SequenceTrial Marriage19th CenturyPenniless Aristocrat

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What is On Approval (1944) about?

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.

Who stars in On Approval?

On Approval stars Clive Brook (George, 10th Duke of Bristol), Beatrice Lillie (Maria Wislack), Googie Withers (Helen Hale), Roland Culver (Richard Halton), O.B. Clarence (Dr. Graham). The film was directed by Clive Brook.

How long is On Approval?

On Approval has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1944.

Is On Approval worth watching?

On Approval holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 83. Fans of Comedy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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