The Zero Hour (1939 film)
| The Zero Hour | |
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| Directed by | Sidney Salkow |
| Produced by | Sol C. Siegel (producer) |
| Written by | Garrett Fort (story) |
| Starring | See below |
| Music by |
Cy Feuer William Lava Paul Sawtell |
| Cinematography | Ernest Miller |
| Edited by | William Morgan |
| Distributed by | Republic Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time |
53 minutes(American edited version) 65 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Zero Hour is a 1939 American film directed by Sidney Salkow.
Plot
This grim melodrama tells the story of a kindly theatrical producer who mentors a beautiful young girl and helps her to become a big Broadway star. In time the two fall in love and decide to wed. Unfortunately, en route to a justice of the peace, tragedy strikes the happy couple and the would-be groom ends up permanently paralyzed. Still, his girl remains devoted to him and the marriage proceeds. Nine years pass and the woman decides she wants to adopt a child. All things seem to be in place for the adoption, but unfortunately, a widower shows up to claim the child. The wife and the widower begin an affair soon after meeting. When the husband finds out, he selflessly executes his final option to ensure his wife's future happiness.[1]
Cast
- Otto Kruger as Julian Forbes
- Adrienne Ames as Susan
- Donald Douglas as Brewster
- Jane Darwell as Sophie
- J.M. Kerrigan as Timothy
- Leonard Carey as Butler
- Sarah Padden as Sister Theodosia
- Ferris Taylor as Weber
- Willard Parker as Lansdowne
- Landers Stevens as Doctor
- Ann E. Todd as Beth
References
External links
- The Zero Hour at the Internet Movie Database
- The Zero Hour is available for free download at the Internet Archive