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Shining Hour, The - Shortly Before Genesis

Big moment as Henry (Melvyn Douglas) brings new bride Olivia (Joan Crawford) home to imposing big sister Hannah (Fay Bainter), brother David (Robert Young) and his wife Judy (Margaret Sullavan) trying to support, in The Shining Hour, 1938.

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Shining Hour, The - (Original Trailer)
Showgirl Joan Crawford marries wealthy Melvyn Douglas then has to deal with his family in Frank Borzage's The Shining Hour (1938).
Shining Hour, The - Not Drunk With Joy
Wealthy Wisconsin farmer David (Robert Young) is in New York to tell brother Henry (Melvyn Douglas) that he and their elder sister think he should not marry entertainer Olivia (Joan Crawford), who interrupts, early in The Shining Hour, 1938.
Shining Hour, The - And Who So Diggeth
Big sister Hannah (Fay Bainter) presiding as ex-showgirl and new bride Olivia (Joan Crawford) dances, her husband Henry (Melvyn Douglas) and grumpy brother David (Robert Young) joining, his wife Judy (Margaret Sullavan) compensating, in The Shining Hour, 1938.

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