On Approval_
"It's SCANDALOUSly Funny!"
Two wealthy Victorian widows are courted tentatively by two impoverished British aristocrats. When one of the dowagers suggests that her beau go away with her for a month to see if they are compatible, the fireworks begin.
Starring
Clive Brook, Beatrice Lillie, Googie Withers
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
On Approval was released 82 years ago in 1944.
Overview
Two wealthy Victorian widows are courted tentatively by two impoverished British aristocrats. When one of the dowagers suggests that her beau go away with he...
On Approval is a Comedy, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 20m.
CAST (10)
Clive Brook
George, 10th Duke of Bristol
Beatrice Lillie
Maria Wislack
Googie Withers
Helen Hale
Roland Culver
Richard Halton
O.B. Clarence
Dr. Graham
Laurence Hanray
Parkes
EM
Elliott Mason
Mrs. McCosh
Hay Petrie
Landlord
MM
Mollie Munks
Jeannie
EV
E. V. H. Emmett
Narrator
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What is On Approval about?
Two wealthy Victorian widows are courted tentatively by two impoverished British aristocrats. When one of the dowagers suggests that her beau go away with her for a month to see if they are compatible, the fireworks begin.
How long is On Approval?
On Approval has a runtime of 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Who stars in On Approval?
The cast of On Approval includes Clive Brook, Beatrice Lillie, Googie Withers, Roland Culver, O.B. Clarence.
What is the rating of On Approval?
On Approval has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 14 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Romance