On Borrowed Time (1939)
Movie 1h 39m ★ 7.5/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something, blow my mind
On Borrowed Time is a comedy, drama and fantasy movie from 1939. It is directed by Harold S. Bucquet. The cast includes James Burke, Lionel Barrymore and Cedric Hardwicke. The running time is 1h 39m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.5 out of 10.
Synopsis
Young Pud is orphaned and left in the care of his aged grandparents. The boy and his grandfather are inseparable. Gramps is concerned for Pud's future and wary of a scheming relative who seeks custody of the child. One day Mr. Brink, an agent of Death, arrives to take Gramps "to the land where the woodbine twineth." Through a bit of trickery, Gramps confines Mr. Brink, and thus Death, to the branches of a large apple tree, giving Gramps extra time to resolve issues about Pud's future.
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Cast & crew
- Harold S. BucquetDirector
- James Burkeas Sheriff Burlingame
- Lionel Barrymoreas Julian Northrup aka Gramps
- Cedric Hardwickeas Mr. Brink
- Beulah Bondias Nellie Northrup aka Granny
- Una Merkelas Marcia Giles
- Bobs Watsonas Pud Northrup
- Nat Pendletonas Mr. Grimes
- Henry Traversas Dr. Evans
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Questions about On Borrowed Time
- What genre is On Borrowed Time?
- On Borrowed Time is categorised as Comedy, Drama, Fantasy.
- Who stars in On Borrowed Time?
- James Burke, Lionel Barrymore, Cedric Hardwicke, Beulah Bondi, Una Merkel appear in the main cast.
- Who directed On Borrowed Time?
- Harold S. Bucquet directed On Borrowed Time.
- How long is On Borrowed Time?
- On Borrowed Time runs for 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- Is On Borrowed Time worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.5/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch On Borrowed Time?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
