Twelve Crowded Hours (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1939, Twelve Crowded Hours is an action, drama, crime and adventure film directed by Lew Landers, running about 64 minutes. “Murder Pays BIG in the Policy Racket!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ace reporter with a girlfriend nails a numbers racketeer for murders.
Who’s in it. Twelve Crowded Hours stars Richard Dix as Nick Green, Lucille Ball as Paula Sanders, Allan Lane as Dave Sanders and Donald MacBride as Detective Sergeant Joe Keller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Twelve Crowded Hours has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Twelve Crowded Hours page.
If you liked it. Fans of Twelve Crowded Hours tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Twelve Crowded Hours (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Twelve Crowded Hours change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Twelve Crowded Hours worth watching?
- Twelve Crowded Hours holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Twelve Crowded Hours?
- Twelve Crowded Hours stars Richard Dix, Lucille Ball, Allan Lane, Donald MacBride and Cy Kendall.
- When was Twelve Crowded Hours released?
- Twelve Crowded Hours was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.