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On Approval is a 1944 British romantic comedy film, produced, directed and co-written by Clive Brook. Brook also starred, with Beatrice Lillie, Googie Withers and Roland Culver. It is the second film adaptation of the play On Approval by Frederick Lonsdale, the first being the 1930 film of the same name. In this version, the setting was moved from the 20th century back to the late Victorian period.
Original Release
02/25/1944
US Release
01/27/1945
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Beatrice Lillie | Maria Wislack |
| Googie Withers | Helen Hale |
| Roland Culver | Richard Halton |
| E.V.H. Emmett | Narrator |
| O.B. Clarence | Dr. Graham |
| Lawrence Hanray | Parkes |
| Elliott Mason | Mrs. McCosh - the Housekeeper / Mrs. McCosh |
| Hay Petrie | Hotelkeeper / Landlord |
| Marjorie Rhodes | Cook |
| Mollie Munks | Jeannie |
Directors
Writers
Clive Brook, Frederick Lonsdale, Terence Young
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Beatrice Lillie | Maria Wislack |
| Googie Withers | Helen Hale |
| Roland Culver | Richard Halton |
| E.V.H. Emmett | Narrator |
| O.B. Clarence | Dr. Graham |
| Lawrence Hanray | Parkes |
| Elliott Mason | Mrs. McCosh - the Housekeeper / Mrs. McCosh |
| Hay Petrie | Hotelkeeper / Landlord |
| Marjorie Rhodes | Cook |
| Mollie Munks | Jeannie |
| Frank Atkinson | Hansom Cab Driver |
| Clive Brook | George, 10th Duke of Bristol |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Sydney Box | Executive Producer |
| Clive Brook | Producer |
