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Reaching for the Moon

Reaching for the Moon

What excitement! What novelty! What modern day splendor. Fairbanks in a three-mile-a-minute comedy-drama.

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Reaching for the Moon
  • Genres: Comedy, Music, Romance
  • Release Date: 1930-12-29
  • Runtime: 73 minutes
  • Rating: 5.375/10 (12 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: United Artists
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.7585
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Douglas Fairbanks

Douglas Fairbanks

as Larry Day

Bebe Daniels

Bebe Daniels

as Vivien Benton

Edward Everett Horton

Edward Everett Horton

as Roger, the Valet

Claud Allister

Claud Allister

as Sir Horace Partington Chelmsford

Jack Mulhall

Jack Mulhall

as Jimmy Carrington

Walter Walker

Walter Walker

as James Benton

June MacCloy

June MacCloy

as Kitty - Aero Girl With Long Earrings

Helen Jerome Eddy

Helen Jerome Eddy

as Larry's Secretary

Bing Crosby

Bing Crosby

as Bing

William H. O'Brien

William H. O'Brien

as Servant Telling Larry London is Calling (uncredited)

Gallery

Movie scene

Trailers & Clips

Reaching for the Moon 1930 preview trailer

External Links

Keywords

ocean linerwall streetcocktailsocialitepre-codelove potion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reaching for the Moon?

Reaching for the Moon is a Comedy, Music, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1930-12-29.

Who are the main actors in Reaching for the Moon?

The main cast includes Douglas Fairbanks, Bebe Daniels, Edward Everett Horton, Claud Allister, Jack Mulhall, .

Where can I watch Reaching for the Moon online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Reaching for the Moon is available.

Is Reaching for the Moon based on a true story?

What excitement! What novelty! What modern day splendor. Fairbanks in a three-mile-a-minute comedy-drama.

What is the IMDb rating of Reaching for the Moon?

Reaching for the Moon has an IMDb rating of 5.375/10 based on 12 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Reaching for the Moon?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Reaching for the Moon?

The soundtrack was composed by United Artists. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Reaching for the Moon filmed?

Reaching for the Moon was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Reaching for the Moon?

The total runtime of Reaching for the Moon is 73 minutes.

Is Reaching for the Moon suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Reaching for the Moon?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Reaching for the Moon.

Does Reaching for the Moon have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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