On Borrowed Time
"The Great Broadway Stage Hit Reaches The Screen"
Originally released in 1939. On Borrowed Time is a comedy/drama film. directed by Harold S. Bucquet.
Starring Lionel Barrymore, Cedric Hardwicke, and Beulah Bondi
Synopsis
Young Pud is orphaned and left in the care of his aged grandparents. The boy and his grandfather are inseparable. Gramps is concerned for Pud's future and wary of a scheming relative who seeks custody of the child. One day Mr. Brink, an agent of Death, arrives to take Gramps "to the land where the woodbine twineth." Through a bit of trickery, Gramps confines Mr. Brink, and thus Death, to the branches of a large apple tree, giving Gramps extra time to resolve issues about Pud's future.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 7, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (24 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lionel Barrymore
as Julian Northrup aka Gramps
Cedric Hardwicke
as Mr. Brink
Beulah Bondi
as Nellie Northrup aka Granny
Una Merkel
as Marcia Giles
Bobs Watson
as Pud Northrup
Nat Pendleton
as Mr. Grimes
Henry Travers
as Dr. Evans
Grant Mitchell
as Mr. Pilbeam
Eily Malyon
as Demetria Riffle
James Burke
as Sheriff Burlingame
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is On Borrowed Time about?
Young Pud is orphaned and left in the care of his aged grandparents. The boy and his grandfather are inseparable. Gramps is concerned for Pud's future and wary of a scheming relative who seeks cust...
Who directed On Borrowed Time?
On Borrowed Time was directed by Harold S. Bucquet.
How long is On Borrowed Time?
On Borrowed Time has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was On Borrowed Time released?
On Borrowed Time was released on July 7, 1939 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in On Borrowed Time?
The main cast of On Borrowed Time includes Lionel Barrymore, Cedric Hardwicke, Beulah Bondi, Una Merkel, Bobs Watson.