Reaching for the Moon
"What excitement! What novelty! What modern day splendor. Fairbanks in a three-mile-a-minute comedy-drama."
Originally released in 1930. Reaching for the Moon is a comedy/music film. directed by Edmund Goulding. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Douglas Fairbanks, Bebe Daniels, and Edward Everett Horton
Synopsis
Wall Street wizard, Larry Day, new to the ways of love, is coached by his valet. He follows Vivian Benton on an ocean liner, where cocktails, laced with a "love potion," work their magic. He then loses his fortune in the market crash and feels he has also lost his girl.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 29, 1930
95 years ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Douglas Fairbanks
as Larry Day
Bebe Daniels
as Vivien Benton
Edward Everett Horton
as Roger, the Valet
Claud Allister
as Sir Horace Partington Chelmsford
Jack Mulhall
as Jimmy Carrington
Walter Walker
as James Benton
June MacCloy
as Kitty - Aero Girl With Long Earrings
Helen Jerome Eddy
as Larry's Secretary
Bing Crosby
as Bing
William H. O'Brien
as Servant Telling Larry London is Calling (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reaching for the Moon about?
Wall Street wizard, Larry Day, new to the ways of love, is coached by his valet. He follows Vivian Benton on an ocean liner, where cocktails, laced with a "love potion," work their magic. He then l...
Who directed Reaching for the Moon?
Reaching for the Moon was directed by Edmund Goulding.
How long is Reaching for the Moon?
Reaching for the Moon has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was Reaching for the Moon released?
Reaching for the Moon was released on December 29, 1930 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Reaching for the Moon?
The main cast of Reaching for the Moon includes Douglas Fairbanks, Bebe Daniels, Edward Everett Horton, Claud Allister, Jack Mulhall.