The Zero Hour
“TIME OF BITTER RECKONING When Fate turns the book of Life to a new page of happiness or doom!”
Synopsis
A celebrated Broadway actress and a wealthy widowed businessman are brought together through their shared affection for a young orphan.
Top Cast
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Frieda Inescort
Linda Marsh
Otto Kruger
Julian Forbes
Adrienne Ames
Susan Pendleton
Donald Douglas
Stewart Brewster
Jane Darwell
Sophie
J.M. Kerrigan
Timothy
Ann E. Todd
Beth
Leonard Carey
Butler
Sarah Padden
Sister Theodosia
Ferris Taylor
Weber
Willard Parker
Lansdowne
Landers Stevens
Doctor
Joe McGuinn
Car Driver (uncredited)
Lloyd Ingraham
Doctor (uncredited)
Winifred Drew
Actress (uncredited)
Betsy Gay
Orphan (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 26, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Salkow
- Screenplay & Story
- Garrett Fort
- Original Title
- The Zero Hour
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Salkow
Garrett Fort
Ernest Miller
William Morgan
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Salkow
Director
Ernest Miller
Director of Photography
William Morgan
Editor
Adele Palmer
Costume Design
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Zero Hour
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Zero Hour about?
A celebrated Broadway actress and a wealthy widowed businessman are brought together through their shared affection for a young orphan.
Who directed The Zero Hour?
The Zero Hour was directed by Sidney Salkow.
Who stars in The Zero Hour?
The principal cast of The Zero Hour includes Frieda Inescort, Otto Kruger, Adrienne Ames, Donald Douglas, Jane Darwell.
When was The Zero Hour released and how long is it?
The Zero Hour was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Zero Hour?
The Zero Hour holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).