

The Shining Hour
1938-11-18 · 76 min · ★ 6.7
A nightclub dancer shakes the foundations of a wealthy farming family after she marries into it.
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Production details
- Directors
- Frank Borzage
- Production companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 1,068,000
- Revenue
- USD 1,367,000
Top Cast
Joan CrawfordOlivia Riley Linden
Margaret SullavanJudy Linden
Robert YoungDavid Linden
Melvyn DouglasHenry Linden
Fay BainterHannah Linden
Allyn JoslynRoger Q. Franklin
Hattie McDanielBelvedere
Oscar O'SheaCharlie Collins
Frank AlbertsonBenny Collins
Harry BarrisBertie
Granville BatesSecond Man on Plane (uncredited)
Francis X. Bushman Jr.Club Sirocco Doorman (uncredited)
George ChandlerPress Agent (uncredited)
Charles ColemanHenry's Butler (uncredited)
Jimmy ConlinMan Shaving on Plane (uncredited)
Roger ConverseHotel Clerk (uncredited)
Sarah EdwardsChairwoman of Morals Society (uncredited)
Bess FlowersNurse (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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