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On Approval

1944 · 80 min · Director: Clive Brook

On Approval (1944) is a comedy, directed by Clive Brook. It stars Clive Brook and Beatrice Lillie. The 80-minute film holds an audience score of 7.1/10.

What On Approval Is About

In Victorian England two aristocrats who have run out of money set about courting two wealthy widows; their intentions are plain and the women know it. One of the widows proposes to settle the matter directly: she and her suitor will stay a month in a house in Scotland and see whether they suit each other. Once the four are together in the same house the politeness falls away and what everyone actually wants comes out. Clive Brook’s eighty minute British comedy was adapted from a play, and besides directing he takes one of the leads, with Beatrice Lillie, Googie Withers and Roland Culver in the cast. It was completed in 1944.

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What is On Approval about?

In Victorian England two aristocrats who have run out of money set about courting two wealthy widows; their intentions are plain and the women know it. One of the widows proposes to settle the matter directly: she and her suitor will stay a month in a house in Scotland and see whether they suit each other.

Where can I watch On Approval?

On Approval is available to watch on digital platforms such as IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is On Approval?

On Approval runs for 80 minutes (1h 20m).

When did On Approval come out?

On Approval was released in 1944.

Who directed On Approval?

On Approval was directed by Clive Brook.

Who stars in On Approval?

On Approval stars Clive Brook, Beatrice Lillie, Googie Withers, Roland Culver.

What is On Approval's rating?

On Approval holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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