Key Details

Release StatusReleased

Release Date1938-11-18

Languageen

Runtime1h 16m

Budget$1,068,000

Revenue$1,367,000

Production

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

6.7(22)

•1938•1h 16m

The Shining Hour

"NOW Joan's a Dancing Bride in a New Heart Drama!"

Overview

A nightclub dancer shakes the foundations of a wealthy farming family after she marries into it.

Director

Writing & Screenplay

Jane Murfin Ogden Nash

Cinematography

George J. Folsey

Principal Cast

29 credited

Joan Crawford

Joan CrawfordOlivia Riley Linden

Margaret Sullavan

Margaret SullavanJudy Linden

Robert Young

Robert YoungDavid Linden

Melvyn Douglas

Melvyn DouglasHenry Linden

Fay Bainter

Fay BainterHannah Linden

Allyn Joslyn

Allyn JoslynRoger Q. Franklin

Hattie McDaniel

Hattie McDanielBelvedere

Oscar O'Shea

Oscar O'SheaCharlie Collins

Frank Albertson

Frank AlbertsonBenny Collins

Harry Barris

Harry BarrisBertie

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