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The Shining Hour is an American film first released in 1938,
directed by Frank Borzage.
The film stars Joan Crawford, Margaret Sullavan, Robert Young, Melvyn Douglas and Fay Bainter.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Frank Borzage
- Script: Jane Murfin, Ogden Nash, Keith Winter
- Music: Franz Waxman, Clifford Vaughan
- Cast: Joan Crawford (Olivia Riley), 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), Ralph Bushman (Club Sirocco Doorman), George Chandler (Press Agent), Charles Coleman (Henry’s Butler), Jimmy Conlin (Man Shaving on Plane), Roger Converse (Hotel Clerk), Tony De Marco (Van Stillman – Olivia’s Dance Partner), Sarah Edwards (Chairman of Morals Society), Bess Flowers (Nurse), Grace Goodall (Mrs. Smart), Grace Hayle (Mrs. Briggs), Buddy Messinger (Elevator Operator), Claire Owen (Stewardess), Frank Puglia (Maurice – the Headwaiter), Jack Raymond (Farmer), Cyril Ring (Candid Cameraman), Edwin Stanley (Minister Performing Wedding), E. Alyn Warren (Leonard – Hannah’s Servant)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 76 min; B&W
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