Brief Moment
“Theirs was a moment out of the world of ticking clocks!”
Synopsis
A high living society playboy marries a nightclub singer, and she soon realizes that, though they're genuinely in love, the husband's endless partying completely dominates and is destroying their marriage.
Top Cast
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Carole Lombard
Abby Fane Deane
Gene Raymond
Rodney Deane
Donald Cook
Franklin Deane
Monroe Owsley
Harold 'Sig' Sigrift
Arthur Hohl
Steve Walsh
Irene Ware
Joan
Theresa Maxwell Conover
Mrs. Deane
Reginald Mason
Mr. Deane
Jameson Thomas
Count Armand
Florence Britton
Kay Deane
Herbert Evans
Alfred
Edward LeSaint
Higgins the Office Manager
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 29, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Burton
- Screenplay & Story
- S. N. Behrman, Edith Fitzgerald, Brian Marlow
- Original Title
- Brief Moment
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Burton
S. N. Behrman, Edith Fitzgerald, Brian Marlow
Ted Tetzlaff
Gene Milford
Department Leadership Roster
David Burton
Director
Gene Milford
Editor
Robert Kalloch
Costume Design
Ted Tetzlaff
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brief Moment
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What is Brief Moment about?
A high living society playboy marries a nightclub singer, and she soon realizes that, though they're genuinely in love, the husband's endless partying completely dominates and is destroying their marriage.
Who directed Brief Moment?
Brief Moment was directed by David Burton.
Who stars in Brief Moment?
The principal cast of Brief Moment includes Carole Lombard, Gene Raymond, Donald Cook, Monroe Owsley, Arthur Hohl.
When was Brief Moment released and how long is it?
Brief Moment was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 9m.