Reaching for the Moon (1930) (1931)

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In this elaborate big-budget musical, a handsome businessman follows a beautiful woman aboard a luxury liner and begins to woo her. This doesn't set well with her fiance. Later the fellow learns of the stock market crash and develops a taste for booze. Romantic mayhem ensues until the inevitable… More In this elaborate big-budget musical, a handsome businessman follows a beautiful woman aboard a luxury liner and begins to woo her. This doesn't set well with her fiance. Later the fellow learns of the stock market crash and develops a taste for booze. Romantic mayhem ensues until the inevitable happy ending. Look for a young Bing Crosby singing Irving Berlin's "Lower Than Lowdown," as part of the "Whiteman Rhythm Boys." ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 2 min.
Directed By: Edmund Goulding
Written By: Edmund Goulding
Genres: Romance, Classics, Comedy

In Theaters: Dec 29, 1930 Wide
On DVD: Mar 7, 2006

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AJ V

a nice romantic comedy, I didn't know Fairbanks could be so funny! Plus, you get a cameo from Bing Crosby and he was like 26, he looks like a teen he's so young! This movie was fun, but of course it is a predictable romantic comedy, and could be better, especially the… More
a nice romantic comedy, I didn't know Fairbanks could be so funny! Plus, you get a cameo from Bing Crosby and he was like 26, he looks like a teen he's so young! This movie was fun, but of course it is a predictable romantic comedy, and could be better, especially the picture and sound quality.