The Shining Hour (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1938, The Shining Hour is a drama and romance film directed by Frank Borzage, running about 76 minutes. “NOW Joan's a Dancing Bride in a New Heart Drama!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A nightclub dancer shakes the foundations of a wealthy farming family after she marries into it.
Who’s in it. The Shining Hour stars Joan Crawford as Olivia Riley Linden, Margaret Sullavan as Judy Linden, Robert Young as David Linden and Melvyn Douglas as Henry Linden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Shining Hour has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shining Hour page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shining Hour tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shining Hour (1938)?
- In US, The Shining Hour is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Shining Hour worth watching?
- The Shining Hour holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Shining Hour?
- The Shining Hour stars Joan Crawford, Margaret Sullavan, Robert Young, Melvyn Douglas and Fay Bainter.
- When was The Shining Hour released?
- The Shining Hour was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.