On Approval (1944): Cast & Plot
On Approval is a 1944 romantic comedy starring Clive Brook as George, 10th Duke of Bristol, Roland Culver and Googie Withers. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 20m (80 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- English Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is On Approval About?
The premise of On Approval without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A scandalously witty period romance in which two affluent Victorian widows become the objects of affection for two penniless British aristocrats. When one dowager proposes that her suitor spend a month away with her to test their compatibility, a cascade of comedic misunderstandings and romantic fireworks erupts.
On Approval Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- widow
- 1890s
- trial marriage
- scotland
- island
- heiress
- farce
- duke
- comedy of manners
- castle
- remake
- based on play
On Approval Cast & Characters
Clive Brook leads the cast as George, 10th Duke of Bristol, with Roland Culver as Richard Halton and Googie Withers as Helen Hale.
- Clive Brook as George, 10th Duke of Bristol
- Roland Culver as Richard Halton
- Googie Withers as Helen Hale
- Beatrice Lillie as Maria Wislack
Also Starring in On Approval
· 6 more- Elliott Mason Mrs. McCosh
- E. V. H. Emmett Narrator
- Hay Petrie Landlord
- O.B. Clarence Dr. Graham
- Laurence Hanray Parkes
- Mollie Munks Jeannie
On Approval Plot Summary
What happens in On Approval from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a light, documentary-style prologue, the film juxtaposes the pressures of current wartime England with memories of 1939 life and the etiquette of the Victorian era, setting a tone of gentle, observant irony that frames the comedy to come.
Full summary
The whole story of On Approval, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know On Approval?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Which actor portrays the 10th Duke of Bristol, George?
On Approval Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Ehemann zur Ansicht” and “En man till påseende”.
- Also known as
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- Ehemann zur Ansicht
- En man till påseende
- 试婚记
- Na zkoušku
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including A Chorus of Disapproval, The Lady of Scandal and Wedding Rehearsal.
On Approval FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of On Approval, each answered in a sentence.
How long is On Approval?
On Approval runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
When was On Approval released?
On Approval was released on May 22, 1944.
Who is in the cast of On Approval?
On Approval stars Clive Brook as George, 10th Duke of Bristol, Roland Culver as Richard Halton and Googie Withers as Helen Hale, among 10 credited actors.
Does On Approval have a post-credit scene?
No. On Approval has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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