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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents

The Shining Hour

directed by Frank Borzage

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

19381h 16mNRDrama

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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents

The Shining Hour

directed by Frank Borzage

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

19381h 16mNRDrama

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§ Synopsis

Drama · Romance

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

§ Keywords

what it's about

dancer nightclub based on play or musical family relationships in-laws newlywed sister-in-law resentment contempt domineering brother brother relationship

§ Crew

behind the camera

Director

Screenplay

Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Cinematography

George J. Folsey

Music

§ Cast

8 of 29

Joan Crawford

as Olivia Riley Linden

Margaret Sullavan

Margaret Sullavan

Robert Young

as David Linden

Melvyn Douglas

as Henry Linden

Fay Bainter

as Hannah Linden

Allyn Joslyn

as Roger Q. Franklin

Hattie McDaniel

Hattie McDaniel

Oscar O'Shea

as Charlie Collins

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