The Shining Hour (1938)

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Joan Crawford

Olivia Riley

Margaret Sullavan

Judy Linden

Robert Young

David Linden

Melvyn Douglas

Henry Linden

Fay Bainter

Hannah Linden

Allyn Joslyn

Roger Q. Franklin

Hattie McDaniel

Belvedere

Oscar O'Shea

Charlie Collins

Frank Albertson

Benny Collins

Harry Barris

Bertie

Granville Bates

Second Man on Plane
(uncredited)

Francis X. Bushman Jr.

Club Sirocco Doorman
(uncredited)

George Chandler

Press Agent
(uncredited)

Charles Coleman

Henry's Butler
(uncredited)

Jimmy Conlin

Man Shaving on Plane
(uncredited)

Roger Converse

Hotel Clerk
(uncredited)

Diane Cook

Girl at Party
(uncredited)

Tony De Marco

Van Stillman - Olivia's Dance Partner
(uncredited)

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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

Joan shined in-spite of the poor writing. Her performance and character was the only fully formed one. Definitely worth watching but be prepared for whiplash. The speed racer juggling relationships leave one asking, how did that happen. It's really too bad they didn't spend more time with character development. It would have been possibly an Oscar nominated movie. I understand better why Crawford was considered a star after she put with the poor writing in this movie. I know I've been critical of this movie but it really is worth seeing Crawford's performance. She is honest and true to her acting craft.