The Shining Hour
"NOW Joan's a Dancing Bride in a New Heart Drama!"
Originally released in 1938. The Shining Hour is a drama/romance film. directed by Frank Borzage. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Joan Crawford, Margaret Sullavan, and Robert Young
Synopsis
A nightclub dancer shakes the foundations of a wealthy farming family after she marries into it.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 18, 1938
87 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (21 votes)
Budget
$1.1M
Production budget
Box Office
$1.4M
1.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Joan Crawford
as Olivia Riley Linden
Margaret Sullavan
as Judy Linden
Robert Young
as David Linden
Melvyn Douglas
as Henry Linden
Fay Bainter
as Hannah Linden
Allyn Joslyn
as Roger Q. Franklin
Hattie McDaniel
as Belvedere
Oscar O'Shea
as Charlie Collins
Frank Albertson
as Benny Collins
Harry Barris
as Bertie
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,068,000
- Revenue
- $1,367,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Shining Hour about?
A nightclub dancer shakes the foundations of a wealthy farming family after she marries into it.
Who directed The Shining Hour?
The Shining Hour was directed by Frank Borzage.
How long is The Shining Hour?
The Shining Hour has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was The Shining Hour released?
The Shining Hour was released on November 18, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Shining Hour?
The main cast of The Shining Hour includes Joan Crawford, Margaret Sullavan, Robert Young, Melvyn Douglas, Fay Bainter.