The Reckless Hour(1931)
Her Love Lived an Hour- Her Penalty Lasted a Life Time!
The Reckless Hour Synopsis
Seduced and abandoned, with child, by a charming cad, a former New York fashion model learns to detest the male race in general until befriended by a warm-hearted artist-type who shows her that life -- and men -- ain't so bad in this early talkie drama.
The Reckless Hour (1931) is a drama film directed by John Francis Dillon, released on August 15, 1931 with a runtime of 1h 11m. It stars Dorothy Mackaill, Conrad Nagel, H.B. Warner and Joan Blondell. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- John Francis Dillon
- Writers:
- Florence Ryerson, Arthur Richman, Arthur Richman
- Cinematographer:
- James Van Trees
- Production:
- First National Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Reckless Hour Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dorothy Mackaill
as Margaret 'Margie' Nichols
Conrad Nagel
as Edward 'Eddie' Adams
H.B. Warner
as Walter Nichols
Joan Blondell
as Myrtle Nichols
Walter Byron
as Allen Crane
Joe Donahue
as Harry Gleason
Dorothy Peterson
as Mrs. Susie Jennison
- Helen Ware
Helen Ware
as Harriett Nichols
Billy House
as Seymour Jennison
Claude King
as Howard Crane
- James T. Mack
James T. Mack
as Crane's Butler (uncredited)
Mae Madison
as Rita (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by John Francis Dillon, written by Florence Ryerson, Arthur Richman and Arthur Richman.
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The Reckless Hour Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Reckless Hour – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Reckless Hour?
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The main cast of The Reckless Hour (1931) includes Dorothy Mackaill, Conrad Nagel, H.B. Warner, Joan Blondell and Walter Byron. The film was directed by John Francis Dillon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Reckless Hour released?
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The Reckless Hour was released on August 15, 1931 and runs for 1h 11m.
Is The Reckless Hour worth watching?
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The Reckless Hour (1931) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.