The Shining Hour

The Shining Hour

Director: Frank Borzage Cast: Franz Waxman
Franz Waxman
, Clifford Vaughan
Clifford Vaughan
, Joan Crawford
Joan Crawford
, Robert Young
Robert Young
Frank Borzage
The Shining Hour

The Shining Hour

Director: Frank Borzage Cast: Franz Waxman
Franz Waxman
, Clifford Vaughan
Clifford Vaughan
, Joan Crawford
Joan Crawford
, Robert Young
Robert Young
Frank Borzage

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Overview

Frank Borzage directed this doomed romance starring Joan Crawford as Olivia Riley, the young bride of Henry Linden (Melvyn Douglas), an upper-crust conservative. Olivia is a show girl in a New York nightclub and when Henry brings her home to his family -- his brother David (Robert Young) and spinster sister Hannah (Fay Bainter) -- on his family's estate, Olivia is given the cold shoulder, particularly by David, who is actually attracted to Olivia himself. Olivia strikes up a friendship with David's wife Judy (Margaret Sullivan), who feels as shut out from the family as Olivia does. Olivia is attracted to David herself, and Hannah tries to drive Olivia away before things really heat up. Judy recognizes the attraction and is willing to leave David so he can pursue his romance with Olivia. David has no idea how to handle the situation, and Henry is blissfully unaware of the simmering passions between David and his wife. But Hannah brings the situation to its inevitable, and tragic, outcome buy setting fire to the estate.

Product Details

Release Date: 03/23/2009
UPC: 0883316126738
Original Release: 1938
Rating: NR
Source: Warner Archives
Presentation: [Full Frame]
Sound: [Dolby Digital Mono]
Language: English
Time: 1:16:00
Sales rank: 41,072

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Joan Crawford Olivia Riley
Robert Young David Linden
Margaret Sullavan Judy Linden
Melvyn Douglas Henry Linden
Fay Bainter Hannah Linden
Allyn Joslyn Roger Franklin
Hattie McDaniel Belvedere
Frank Albertson Benny Collins
Oscar O'Shea Charlie Collins
Harry Barris Bertie
Tony DeMarco Olivia's Dance Partner
Claire Owen Stewardess
Jimmy Conlin Man
Granville Bates Man
Roger Converse Clerk
Francis X. Bushman Jr. Doorman
Frank Puglia Headwaiter
George Chandler Press Agent
Sarah Edwards Woman
Buddy Messinger Elevator Boy
Charles Coleman Butler
Edwin Stanley Minister
E. Alyn Warren Leonard
Grace Hayle Mrs. Briggs
Jacques Vanaire Waiter
Cyril Ring Candid Cameraman
Bess Flowers Nurse
Grace Goodall Mrs. Smart
Jack Raymond Farmer

Technical Credits
Frank Borzage Director
Jane Murfin Screenwriter
Ogden Nash Screenwriter
Joseph L. Mankiewicz Producer
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