The Heavenly Body
"There's something new under the moon!"
Originally released in 1944. The Heavenly Body is a comedy/romance film. directed by Alexander Hall.
Starring William Powell, Hedy Lamarr, and James Craig
Synopsis
The beautiful wife of a tweedy astronomer becomes convinced that her astrologer's prediction of a new dream man in her life will come true.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 23, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
William Powell
as William S. Whitley
Hedy Lamarr
as Vicky Whitley
James Craig
as Lloyd X. Hunter
Fay Bainter
as Margaret Sibyll
Henry O'Neill
as Professor Stowe
Spring Byington
as Nancy Potter
Robert Sully
as Strand
Morris Ankrum
as Dr. Green
Bess Flowers
as Audience member at violin concert
James Baskett
as Porter (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Heavenly Body about?
The beautiful wife of a tweedy astronomer becomes convinced that her astrologer's prediction of a new dream man in her life will come true.
Who directed The Heavenly Body?
The Heavenly Body was directed by Alexander Hall.
How long is The Heavenly Body?
The Heavenly Body has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was The Heavenly Body released?
The Heavenly Body was released on March 23, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Heavenly Body?
The main cast of The Heavenly Body includes William Powell, Hedy Lamarr, James Craig, Fay Bainter, Henry O'Neill.