Reaching for the Moon
1930, English. Directed by Edmund Goulding.
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 and coached by his valet, follows Vivian Benton on an ocean liner, where cocktails, laced with a 'love potion', work their magic.
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Reaching for the Moon is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Edmund GouldingDirector
- Douglas FairbanksLarry Day
- Bebe DanielsVivien Benton
- Edward Everett HortonRoger, the Valet
- Claud AllisterSir Horace Partington Chelmsford
- Jack MulhallJimmy Carrington
- Walter WalkerJames Benton
- June MacCloyKitty - Aero Girl With Long Earrings
- Helen Jerome EddyLarry's Secretary
- Bing CrosbyBing
- William H. O'BrienServant Telling Larry London is Calling (uncredited)
- Dennis O'KeefeShip's Party Guest (uncredited)
- Lloyd WhitlockAssociate (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 29 December 1930
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Irving Berlin, Edmund Goulding, Elsie Janis
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How long is Reaching for the Moon?
Reaching for the Moon runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
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Reaching for the Moon parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Reaching for the Moon is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Reaching for the Moon on?
Reaching for the Moon is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Reaching for the Moon?
If you liked Reaching for the Moon, try Thoroughly Modern Millie, High Society, The Merry Widow.
Who directed Reaching for the Moon?
Reaching for the Moon (1930) was directed by Edmund Goulding and stars Douglas Fairbanks, Bebe Daniels, Edward Everett Horton.