The Heavenly Body

The Heavenly Body is a 1944 American romantic comedy film directed by Alexander Hall and starring William Powell and Hedy Lamarr. Based on a story by Jacques Théry, with a screenplay by Michael Arlen and Walter Reisch, the film is about the beautiful wife of a professorial astronomer who becomes convinced that her astrologer's prediction that she will meet her true love will come true. Produced by Arthur Hornblow, Jr., The Heavenly Body was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in the United States on March 23, 1944.

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• Plot
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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.

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