The Unguarded Hour
“Little things May Wreck Your Love Affair!”
Synopsis
A blackmailer tries to stop a woman from revealing evidence that could save a condemned man.
Top Cast
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Loretta Young
Lady Helen Dearden
Franchot Tone
Sir Alan Dearden
Lewis Stone
General Lawrence
Roland Young
William "Bunny" Jeffers
Jessie Ralph
Lady Agatha Hathaway
Dudley Digges
Samuel Metford
Henry Daniell
Hugh Lewis
Robert Greig
Henderson
E. E. Clive
Lord Henry Hathaway
Wallis Clark
Grainger
John Buckler
Defense Counsel
Aileen Pringle
Diana Roggers
Jean Burt Reilly
Lady in Huge Hat (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
April 10, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Wood
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard Emmett Rogers, Leon Gordon
- Original Title
- The Unguarded Hour
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Wood
Howard Emmett Rogers, Leon Gordon, Ladislas Fodor, Bernard Merivale
James Van Trees
Frank E. Hull
Lawrence Weingarten
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Emmett Rogers
Screenplay
Sam Wood
Director
Leon Gordon
Screenplay
Lawrence Weingarten
Producer
Frank E. Hull
Editor
James Van Trees
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Unguarded Hour
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Unguarded Hour about?
A blackmailer tries to stop a woman from revealing evidence that could save a condemned man.
Who directed The Unguarded Hour?
The Unguarded Hour was directed by Sam Wood.
Who stars in The Unguarded Hour?
The principal cast of The Unguarded Hour includes Loretta Young, Franchot Tone, Lewis Stone, Roland Young, Jessie Ralph.
When was The Unguarded Hour released and how long is it?
The Unguarded Hour was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.