The Witching Hour
"One magic hour of love that came back from the past to save the happiness of two lovers in peril."
Originally released in 1934. The Witching Hour is a mystery/drama film. directed by Henry Hathaway. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Guy Standing, John Halliday, and William Frawley
Synopsis
Jack Brookfield, a gambler with clairvoyant and hypnotic powers, is able to win at cards through his unique gift. But when he inadvertently hypnotizes young Clay Thorne, Thorne kills an enemy of Brookfield's while under a trance. No one believes Brookfield's protestations that Thorne is innocent of any murderous intent, so Brookfield teams up with retired lawyer Martin Prentice in hopes of saving the young man from the gallows.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 26, 1934
91 years ago
Runtime
1h 9m
69 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Guy Standing
as Judge Martin Prentice
John Halliday
as Jack Brookfield
William Frawley
as Jury Foreman
Judith Allen
as Nancy Brookfield
Tom Brown
as Clay Thorne
Olive Tell
as Mrs. Helen Thorne
Richard Carle
as Lew Ellinger
Ralf Harolde
as Frank Hardmuth
Purnell Pratt
as District Attorney Robinson
Frank Sheridan
as Police Chief
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Witching Hour about?
Jack Brookfield, a gambler with clairvoyant and hypnotic powers, is able to win at cards through his unique gift. But when he inadvertently hypnotizes young Clay Thorne, Thorne kills an enemy of Br...
Who directed The Witching Hour?
The Witching Hour was directed by Henry Hathaway.
How long is The Witching Hour?
The Witching Hour has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).
When was The Witching Hour released?
The Witching Hour was released on April 26, 1934 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Witching Hour?
The main cast of The Witching Hour includes Guy Standing, John Halliday, William Frawley, Judith Allen, Tom Brown.