Reaching for the Moon
1917, English. Directed by John Emerson.
A button factory worker has always dreamed that he was meant for better things, to be rich and famous and in "the company of kings". One day he discovers that he is indeed the only heir to the throne of a small European kingdom. However, there are forces at work who don't want him to survive to take the throne.
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 16 November 1917
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Anita Loos, John Emerson
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Reaching for the Moon runs 69 minutes (1h 9m).
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What movies are like Reaching for the Moon?
If you liked Reaching for the Moon, try Scaramouche, Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness, Anastasia: Once Upon a Time.
Who directed Reaching for the Moon?
Reaching for the Moon (1917) was directed by John Emerson and stars Douglas Fairbanks, Eileen Percy, Richard Cummings.