The Heavenly Body
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| The Heavenly Body | |
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 1944 US Theatrical Poster |
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| Directed by | Alexander Hall |
| Produced by | Arthur Hornblow, Jr. |
| Written by | Jacques Théry (story) Harry Kurnitz Michael Arlen Walter Reisch |
| Starring | William Powell Hedy Lamarr James Craig Fay Bainter |
| Music by | Bronislau Kaper |
| Cinematography | Robert H. Planck William H. Daniels |
| Editing by | Blanche Sewell |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Release date(s) | March 23, 1944 |
| Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Heavenly Body is a 1944 romantic comedy film starring William Powell and Hedy Lamarr.
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[edit] Plot
A neglected wife turns to an astrologer, who tells her she will meet and fall in love with a handsome stranger, much to the dismay of her astronomer husband.
[edit] Cast
- William Powell as William S. Whitley
- Hedy Lamarr as Vicky Whitley
- James Craig as Lloyd X. Hunter
- Fay Bainter as Margaret Sibyll
- Henry O'Neill as Professor Stowe
- Spring Byington as Nancy Potter
- Robert Sully as Strand
- Morris Ankrum as Dr. Green
- Franco Corsaro as Sebastian Melas
- Connie Gilchrist as Beulah
- Max Willenz as Dr. Gurtchakoff
[edit] Production notes
- Production Dates: 4 May-early Aug 1943
- The working title of this film was The Stars Can Wait.
- The Heavenly Body marked William Powell's first picture since the 1942 film Crossroads. Crossroads was also the first time in which Powell co-starred with Hedy Lamarr, and according to modern sources, the success of that film prompted M-G-M to re-team them in The Heavenly Body.
[edit] External links
- The Heavenly Body at the TCM Movie Database
- The Heavenly Body at the Internet Movie Database
- The Heavenly Body at AllRovi
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