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Reaching for the Moon (1917)

Movie ★ 5.8 69 min

Adventure

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.

John Emerson Director John Emerson Writer Anita Loos Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 16, 1917
Runtime
69 min
IMDb
tt0008498
Language
Studio
Douglas Fairbanks Pictures

Themes

Cast

Douglas Fairbanks Douglas Fairbanks Alexis Caesar Napoleon Brown Eileen Percy Eileen Percy Elsie Merrill Richard Cummings Old Bingham the Boss Millard Webb Millard Webb Mr. Mann Eugene Ormonde Sergius Badinoff the Prime Frank Campeau Frank Campeau Black Boris

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Frequently asked questions

What is Reaching for the Moon about?
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.
Who directed Reaching for the Moon?
Reaching for the Moon was directed by John Emerson.
Who stars in Reaching for the Moon?
Reaching for the Moon stars Douglas Fairbanks, Eileen Percy, Richard Cummings, Millard Webb.
When was Reaching for the Moon released?
Reaching for the Moon is a 1917 adventure film.
Where can I watch Reaching for the Moon?
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