The Shining Hour (1938)

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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… More 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. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 16 min.
Directed By: Frank Borzage, Joseph L. Makiewicz
Written By: Jane Murfin, Ogden Nash
Genres: Drama, Classics

In Theaters: Nov 18, 1938 Wide
On DVD: Jun 24, 1992
Studio: Warner Bros.

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Cast

            Joan Crawford as Olivia Riley

            Margaret Sullavan as Judy Linden

            Robert Young as David Linden

            Melvyn Douglas as Henry Linden

            Fay Bainter as Hannah Linden

            Allyn Joslyn as Roger Franklin

            Hattie McDaniel as Belvedere

            Oscar O'Shea as Charlie Collins

            Frank Albertson as Benny Collins

            Harry Barris as Bertie

            Granville Bates as Man

            Ralph Bushman as Doorman

            George Chandler as Press Agent

            Charles Coleman as Butler

            Jimmy Conlin
            
            Sarah Edwards as Woman

            Bess Flowers as Nurse

            Grace Goodall as Mrs. Smart

            Grace Hayle as Mrs. Briggs

            Buddy Messinger as Elevator Boy

            Frank Puglia as Headwaiter

            Cyril Ring as Candid Cameraman

            Edwin Stanley as Minister

            E. Alyn Warren as Leonard

            Roger Converse as Clerk

            Jacques Vanaire as Waiter

            Jack Raymond as Farmer

            Tony De Marco as Olivia's Dance Partner
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