The Shining Hour (1938)
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- 1h 16min
- Drama, Romance
- 18 Nov 1938 (USA)
- Movie
A nightclub dancer marries into high society and has to contend with her jealous sister-in-law.
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Cast verified as complete
| Joan Crawford | ... |
Olivia Riley
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| Margaret Sullavan | ... |
Judy Linden
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| Robert Young | ... |
David Linden
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| Melvyn Douglas | ... |
Henry Linden
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| Fay Bainter | ... |
Hannah Linden
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| Allyn Joslyn | ... |
Roger Q. Franklin
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| Hattie McDaniel | ... |
Belvedere
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| Oscar O'Shea | ... |
Charlie Collins
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| Frank Albertson | ... |
Benny Collins
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| Harry Barris | ... |
Bertie
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| Granville Bates | ... |
Second Man on Plane (uncredited)
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| Francis X. Bushman Jr. | ... |
Club Sirocco Doorman (uncredited)
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| George Chandler | ... |
Press Agent (uncredited)
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| Charles Coleman | ... |
Henry's Butler (uncredited)
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| Jimmy Conlin | ... |
Man Shaving on Plane (uncredited)
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| Roger Converse | ... |
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
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| Diane Cook | ... |
Girl at Party (uncredited)
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Tony De Marco | ... |
Van Stillman - Olivia's Dance Partner (uncredited)
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| Sarah Edwards | ... |
Chairman of Morals Society (uncredited)
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| Bess Flowers | ... |
Nurse (uncredited)
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Charles Fogel | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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| Grace Goodall | ... |
Mrs. Smart (uncredited)
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| Grace Hayle | ... |
Mrs. Briggs (uncredited)
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| Buddy Messinger | ... |
Elevator Operator (uncredited)
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Claire Owen | ... |
Stewardess (uncredited)
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| Frank Puglia | ... |
Maurice - the Headwaiter (uncredited)
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Jack Raymond | ... |
Farmer (uncredited)
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| Cyril Ring | ... |
Candid Cameraman (uncredited)
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| Edwin Stanley | ... |
Minister Performing Wedding (uncredited)
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| E. Alyn Warren | ... |
Leonard - Hannah's Servant (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Frank Borzage | ||
Written by
| Jane Murfin | ... | (screen play) and |
| Ogden Nash | ... | (screen play) |
| Keith Winter | ... | (based on the play by) |
| Joseph L. Mankiewicz | ... | () (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Frank Borzage | ... | producer (uncredited) |
| Joseph L. Mankiewicz | ... | producer |
Music by
| Franz Waxman | ... | (musical score) |
Cinematography by
| George J. Folsey | ... | (photographed by) (as George Folsey) |
Editing by
| Frank E. Hull | ... | film editor |
Art Direction by
| Cedric Gibbons | ||
Set Decoration by
| Edwin B. Willis | ... | (set decorations by) |
Costume Design by
| Adrian | ... | (gowns) |
Makeup Department
| Sydney Guilaroff | ... | hair stylist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Lew Borzage | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Paul Groesse | ... | associate art director |
Sound Department
| Douglas Shearer | ... | recording director |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Eugene Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
| Dolly Tree | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Paul Marquardt | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Leonid Raab | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Clifford Vaughan | ... | composer: additional music (uncredited) |
| Edward Ward | ... | composer: stock music (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Tony De Marco | ... | dance arranger: Miss Crawford and Mr. De Marco's dance (as Mr. De Marco) |
| Caroline Mégret | ... | french adaptation: original version with subtitles (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (controlled by Loew's Incorporated)
Distributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1938) (United States) (theatrical) (controlled by Loew's Incorporated)
- Regal Films (1938) (Canada) (theatrical) (as Regal Films, Ltd.)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1938) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (1939) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1939) (France) (theatrical)
- Film AB Le Mat-Metro-Goldwyn (1939) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1939) (Spain) (theatrical)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1998) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2009) (United States) (DVD)
- Colecione Clássicos (2014) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1939) (Hungary) (theatrical) (as Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Distr. Corp.)
- Filmklassiker-Uncut (Germany) (DVD)
- Golem Video (2017) (Italy) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Nice Fellow (french subtitles: original version with subtitles)
- Turner Entertainment (VHS package design)
Storyline
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| Taglines | 5 STARS IN THE YEAR'S GREATEST DRAMA! (print ad - Lubbock Evening Avalanche - Broadway Theatre - Lubbock, Texas - May 10, 1939 - all caps) See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $1,068,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Joan Crawford specifically asked for Margaret Sullavan to play the role of Judy, despite Louis B. Mayer's warning that the accomplished stage actress could steal the picture from her. Joan replied "I'd rather be a supporting player in a good picture than the star of a bad one." See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Joan Crawford: The Ultimate Movie Star (2002). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Waltz in C sharp minor, Op.64, No. 2 See more » |
| Quotes |
Judy Linden:
Hannah's quoting the bible again. One of these days we're going to put her in all the hotel rooms. See more » |