Over the Moon (1939): Cast & Plot
Over the Moon is a 1939 comedy directed by Thornton Freeland, starring Merle Oberon as Jane Benson, Rex Harrison and Robert Douglas. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 19m (79 min)
- Director
- Thornton Freeland
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- London Films Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Over the Moon About?
The premise of Over the Moon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Young Jane Benson barely scrapes by keeping her large Yorkshire family home afloat. When she proposes to the local doctor, Freddie Jarvis, she suddenly learns she’s inherited eighteen million pounds. Freddie insists he cares only for her, not the fortune, prompting Jane to embark on a lavish spree pursued by two eager suitors. Freddie’s reputation for rejecting such a windfall brings unwanted attention and threatens his serious research ambitions.
Over the Moon Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- windfall
- rich girl
- inheritance
- country girl
Over the Moon Cast & Characters
Merle Oberon leads the cast as Jane Benson, with Rex Harrison as Dr. Freddie Jarvis and Robert Douglas as John Flight. Directed by Thornton Freeland; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Thornton Freeland
- Merle Oberon as Jane Benson
- Rex Harrison as Dr. Freddie Jarvis
- Robert Douglas as John Flight
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Ethel Griffies as Miss Bates - the Governess (uncredited)
Also Starring in Over the Moon
· 19 more- Lewis Gilbert Minor Role (uncredited)
- Wilfrid Hyde-White Dwight - Sanitarium Spokesman (uncredited)
- Bill Shine Minor Role (uncredited)
- Frank Atkinson Reporter (uncredited)
- Carl Jaffe Michel
- Evelyn Ankers Sanitarium Patient (uncredited)
- Herbert Lomas Ladbrooke
- Ursula Jeans Millie
- David Tree Journalist
- Meriel Forbes Miss Fortescue (uncredited)
- Elisabeth Welch Cabaret Singer
- Mackenzie Ward Guy
- Bruce Winston Director of Clinic
- Peter Haddon Lord Petcliffe
- Louis Borel Pietro
- Wilfred Shine Frude
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- Zena Dare Julie
- Gerald Nodin Cartwright
- Allan Brett Reporter (uncredited)
More from Thornton Freeland
More films directed by Thornton Freeland, best-rated first: Flying Down to Rio, Dear Mr. Prohack, Brass Monkey and Jericho.
Over the Moon Plot Summary
What happens in Over the Moon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 7-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Fei Fei, a young girl with a vivid imagination, begins her story by listening to her Ma Ma, [Ruthie Ann Miles], recount a charming legend about a giant space dog that eats the moon, causing it to appear in different phases. She also learns about the moon goddess, [Phillipa Soo] as Chang’e, who once lived on Earth with her lover, Houyi. According to legend, Chang’e took two immortality pills and ascended peacefully to the moon, leaving Houyi behind to face loneliness and longing. She now resides alone on the moon with only her loyal Jade Rabbit by her side (“On The Moon Above”).
Full summary
The whole story of Over the Moon, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Over the Moon?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main protagonist in 'Over the Moon'?
Over the Moon Also Known As
Also known as “Die Millionenbraut”.
- Also known as
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- Die Millionenbraut
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Over the Moon in Love, Three Cornered Moon and Reaching for the Moon.
Over the Moon FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Over the Moon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Over the Moon?
Over the Moon runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).
When was Over the Moon released?
Over the Moon was released on October 12, 1939.
Who directed Over the Moon?
Over the Moon was directed by Thornton Freeland.
More films by Thornton Freeland Who is in the cast of Over the Moon?
Over the Moon stars Merle Oberon as Jane Benson, Rex Harrison as Dr. Freddie Jarvis and Robert Douglas as John Flight, among 23 credited actors.
Does Over the Moon have a post-credit scene?
No. Over the Moon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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