On Approval (Film 1944)

On Approval is a 1944 British romantic comedy film, produced, directed and cowritten by Clive Brook. The film stars Brook, Beatrice Lillie, Googie Withers and Roland Culver.[1] It is the second film adaptation of the play On Approval by Frederick Lonsdale; the first was a 1930 film of the same name.

In writing the screenplay, Brook remained close to Lonsdale's play but changed its timeframe from the early 1920s to the late Victorian era, when the concept would have been much more shocking.

Cast & Characters:
Beatrice Lillie as Maria Wislack
Clive Brook as George, 10th Duke of Bristol
Googie Withers as Helen Hale
Roland Culver as Richard Halton
O. B. Clarence as Doctor Graham
Laurence Hanray as Parkes
Elliott Mason as Mrs. McCosh
Hay Petrie as Hotel manager
Mollie Munks as Jeanne
Marjorie Rhodes as Cook
On Approval is one of few films featuring Lillie, often called "The Funniest Woman in the World" for her eccentric personality and portrayals in many comedic stage plays and revues.