Reaching for the Moon (1930)
Description: 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, is coached by his valet. He follows Vivian Benton on an ocean liner, where cocktails, laced with a "love potion," work their magic. He then loses his fortune in the market crash and feels he has also lost his girl.
Director: Edmund Goulding
Producer: edmund goulding
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed (base on 200 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 19:57:57
Genre:
Comedy
Music
Romance
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victor halperin
A heartwarming story that stays with you long after the credits roll.
tom mcgowan
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
kazuhiko yamaguchi
A satisfying ending that ties everything together.
virgil w vogel
Great chemistry between the leads.
lina wertmuller
Great chemistry between the leads.
james l wolcott
A tedious experience that felt way too long.
richard ashe
The soundtrack was forgettable and didn't add to the mood.
john p mccarthy
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
george archainbaud
Poorly executed with weak performances.
jack arnold
A tedious experience that felt way too long.
ralph murphy
Emotional moments didn't land the way they were meant to.
carlo campogalliani
Great chemistry between the leads.
demofilo fidani
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.
r john hugh
Characters felt underdeveloped and uninteresting.
joseph mazzuca
The world-building pulled me in immediately.
samuel fuller
The story felt flat and lacked momentum.
vernon stallings
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
alberto de martino
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
Jeff McCartney
A promising premise, but the execution fell short.
herbert wilcox
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.