24 Hours
“The Upperworld and the Underworld Clash in a striking Drama”
Synopsis
A nightclub singer is carrying on an affair with a married man. When she is found murdered, her lover is suspected of the crime.
Top Cast
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Clive Brook
James Morton Towner
Kay Francis
Fanny Towner
Miriam Hopkins
Rosie Dugan
Regis Toomey
Tony Bruzzi
George Barbier
Hector Champion
Adrienne Ames
Ruby Wintringham
Minor Watson
David Melbourn
Lucille La Verne
Mrs. Dacklehorst
Wade Boteler
Pat Healy
Bob Kortman
Dave the Slapper
Malcolm Waite
Murphy
Thomas E. Jackson
Police Commissioner
Charlotte Granville
Savina Jerrold
Mary Gordon
Nurse
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 3, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marion Gering
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Weitzenkorn
- Original Score
- Rudolph G. Kopp, John Leipold
- Original Title
- 24 Hours
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marion Gering
Louis Weitzenkorn, Louis Bromfield, William C. Lengle, Lew Levenson
Rudolph G. Kopp, John Leipold
Ernest Haller
Department Leadership Roster
Marion Gering
Director
Rudolph G. Kopp
Original Music Composer
John Leipold
Original Music Composer
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
Travis Banton
Costume Design
Louis Weitzenkorn
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About 24 Hours
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 24 Hours about?
A nightclub singer is carrying on an affair with a married man. When she is found murdered, her lover is suspected of the crime.
Who directed 24 Hours?
24 Hours was directed by Marion Gering.
Who stars in 24 Hours?
The principal cast of 24 Hours includes Clive Brook, Kay Francis, Miriam Hopkins, Regis Toomey, George Barbier.
When was 24 Hours released and how long is it?
24 Hours was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for 24 Hours?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 24 Hours was composed by Rudolph G. Kopp, John Leipold.
Is 24 Hours based on a book or true story?
24 Hours is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Louis Bromfield".
What is the age rating and content advisory for 24 Hours?
24 Hours holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).