The Shining Hour

1938
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1h 16m

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6.4/10

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Joan Crawford, Robert Young, Melvyn Douglas, and Margaret Sullavan in The Shining Hour (1938)

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Drama Romance

A nightclub dancer marries into high society and has to contend with her jealous sister-in-law.A nightclub dancer marries into high society and has to contend with her jealous sister-in-law.A nightclub dancer marries into high society and has to contend with her jealous sister-in-law.

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IMDb RATING

6.4/10

1.4K

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See production info at IMDbPro

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Trivia
Joan Crawford specifically asked for Margaret Sullavan to play the role of Judy, despite Louis B. Mayer's warning that the accomplished stage actress could steal the picture from her. Joan replied "I'd rather be a supporting player in a good picture than the star of a bad one."

Quotes
Judy Linden: Hannah's quoting the bible again. One of these days we're going to put her in all the hotel rooms.

Connections
Featured in Joan Crawford: The Ultimate Movie Star (2002)

Soundtracks
Waltz in C sharp minor, Op.64, No. 2
(1846-47) (uncredited)
Written by Frédéric Chopin
Played at the nightclub for specialty dance by Joan Crawford and Tony De Marco
Reprised by Robert Young on piano; also played by him in a jazzy version
Incorporated as part of the score

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5/10

A happy ending with 3rd degree burns

The performances in this film are adequate, with standout performances by Margaret Sullivan and Fay Bainter. It is the writing that fell short.

The romance and sexual tension are never fleshed out. In fact, most of it is unbelievable. The film is still entertaining but only because of star power and the snide remarks Bainter flings at Crawford.

Had this not been made during the production code they might have been able to explore the seamier side of it. The way it is handled you just don't care about any of the relationships in the film.

Hattie McDaniel is always a delight to see and always leaves you wanting more.