The Reckless Hour (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1931, The Reckless Hour is a drama film directed by John Francis Dillon, running about 71 minutes. “Her Love Lived an Hour- Her Penalty Lasted a Life Time!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Seduced and abandoned, with child, by a charming cad, a former New York fashion model learns to detest the male race in general until befriended by a warm-hearted artist-type who shows her that life -- and men -- ain't so bad in this early talkie drama.
Who’s in it. The Reckless Hour stars Dorothy Mackaill as Margaret 'Margie' Nichols, Conrad Nagel as Edward 'Eddie' Adams, H.B. Warner as Walter Nichols and Joan Blondell as Allen Crane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Reckless Hour has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Reckless Hour page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Reckless Hour tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Reckless Hour (1931)?
- In US, The Reckless Hour is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Reckless Hour worth watching?
- The Reckless Hour holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Reckless Hour?
- The Reckless Hour stars Dorothy Mackaill, Conrad Nagel, H.B. Warner, Joan Blondell and Walter Byron.