Wall Street wizard Larry Day, new to the ways of love, is coached by his valet. He follows Vivian Benton on an ocean liner, where cocktails laced with a "love potion," work their magic.
“Reaching for the Moon,” from way back in 1930, is honestly a bit of a mixed bag today. If you're into old Hollywood charm, especially early talkies, and don't mind some dated humor, you might find it quite fun. But if you expect snappy dialogue or a modern romance, you'll probably be bored stiff. It's a curiosity more...
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"“Reaching for the Moon,” from way back in 1930, is honestly a bit of a mixed bag today. If you're into old Hollywood charm, especially early talkies, and don't mind some dated humor, you might find it quite fun. But if you expect snappy dialogue or a modern romance, you'll probably be bored stiff. It's a curiosity more than a classic must-see for everyone. 🤷♀️The story kicks off with Larry Day (Douglas Fairbanks), a Wall Street hotshot. He's got all the money, but when it comes to, you know, f..."
Elsie Janis, Edmund Goulding, Irving Berlin
United States
Comedy, Romance
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