The Shining Hour(1938)
NOW Joan's a Dancing Bride in a New Heart Drama!
The Shining Hour Synopsis
A nightclub dancer shakes the foundations of a wealthy farming family after she marries into it.
The Shining Hour (1938) is a drama and romance film directed by Frank Borzage, released on November 18, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Joan Crawford, Margaret Sullavan, Robert Young and Melvyn Douglas. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Borzage
- Writers:
- Jane Murfin, Ogden Nash, Keith Winter
- Producers:
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz, Frank Borzage
- Cinematographer:
- George J. Folsey
- Composer:
- Franz Waxman
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $1,068,000
- Revenue:
- $1,367,000
- Status:
- Released
The Shining Hour (1938) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Shining Hour before you stream it.
The Shining Hour Cast & Crew
Main 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
Granville Bates
as Second Man on Plane (uncredited)
Francis X. Bushman Jr.
as Club Sirocco Doorman (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Frank Borzage, written by Jane Murfin, Ogden Nash and Keith Winter, produced by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and Frank Borzage.
Explore more Drama titles
The Shining Hour Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 22 ratings.
You may also like
Heartbeats
2017
In the Heights
2021
The Last Song
2010
Staying Alive
1983
Dance with Me
1998
Make Way for Tomorrow
1937
The Jazz Singer
1927
Step Up 2: The Streets
2008
Othello
1951
Wuthering Heights
1939
Show Boat
1951
Kitty Foyle
1940
The Jazz Singer
1980
StreetDance 3D
2010
On Golden Pond
1981
Ziegfeld Girl
1941
West Side Story
1961
My Brilliant Career
1979
Love Me Tender
1956
The Magnificent Ambersons
1942
Movies similar to The Shining Hour
Moulin Rouge!
2001
Party Monster
2003
25th Hour
2002
Hard Truths
2024
A Few Good Men
1992
Collateral
2004
Imagine Me & You
2006
Rififi
1955
The Jazz Singer
1927
Onnellinen ministeri
1941
Tosca
1941
My Summer in Provence
2014
Junebug
2005
Curse of the Golden Flower
2006
Pandora's Box
1929
Meet Me in St. Louis
1944
Our Hospitality
1923
A Streetcar Named Desire
1951
Andersonvillský proces
1976
Gattaca
1997
The Shining Hour – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Shining Hour online?
+
The Shining Hour (1938) is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Shining Hour?
+
The main cast of The Shining Hour (1938) includes Joan Crawford, Margaret Sullavan, Robert Young, Melvyn Douglas and Fay Bainter. The film was directed by Frank Borzage. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Shining Hour released?
+
The Shining Hour was released on November 18, 1938 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is The Shining Hour worth watching?
+
The Shining Hour (1938) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Shining Hour?
+
Yes. The official The Shining Hour trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.