The Shining Hour

NR
1h 16m
1938
6.6 /10 (21)

NOW Joan's a Dancing Bride in a New Heart Drama!

Overview

A nightclub dancer shakes the foundations of a wealthy farming family after she marries into it.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1938-11-18

Top Billed Cast

Joan Crawford

Olivia Riley Linden

Margaret Sullavan

Judy Linden

Robert Young

David Linden

Melvyn Douglas

Henry Linden

Fay Bainter

Hannah Linden

Allyn Joslyn

Roger Q. Franklin

Hattie McDaniel

Belvedere

Oscar O'Shea

Charlie Collins

Frank Albertson

Benny Collins

Harry Barris

Bertie

Granville Bates

Second Man on Plane (uncredited)

Francis X. Bushman Jr.

Club Sirocco Doorman (uncredited)

George Chandler

Press Agent (uncredited)

Charles Coleman

Henry's Butler (uncredited)

Jimmy Conlin

Man Shaving on Plane (uncredited)

Roger Converse

Hotel Clerk (uncredited)

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