The Thirteenth Hour
“MURDER as a one-way highway...to the gallows!”
Synopsis
In this drama, a trucker's business is nearly destroyed after he is wrongfully accused of killing a policeman with whom he recently quarreled.
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Top Cast
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Richard Dix
Steve Reynolds
Karen Morley
Eileen Blair
John Kellogg
Charlie Cook
Jim Bannon
Jerry Mason
Regis Toomey
Don Parker
Bernadene Hayes
Mabel Sands
Mark Dennis
Tommy Blair
Anthony Warde
Ranford
Ernie Adams
McCabe
Cliff Clark
Police Captain Linfield
Paul Campbell
Jimmy (uncredited)
Selmer Jackson
Judge William B. Collins
George Lloyd
Waiter
Lillian Wells
Secretary (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 6, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Clemens
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Bock, Raymond L. Schrock
- Original Title
- The Thirteenth Hour
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Larry Darmour Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Clemens
Edward Bock, Raymond L. Schrock, Leslie Edgley
Vincent J. Farrar
Dwight Caldwell
Rudolph C. Flothow
Department Leadership Roster
William Clemens
Director
Vincent J. Farrar
Director of Photography
Dwight Caldwell
Editor
Rudolph C. Flothow
Producer
Edward Bock
Screenplay
Raymond L. Schrock
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Thirteenth Hour
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Thirteenth Hour about?
In this drama, a trucker's business is nearly destroyed after he is wrongfully accused of killing a policeman with whom he recently quarreled.
Who directed The Thirteenth Hour?
The Thirteenth Hour was directed by William Clemens.
Who stars in The Thirteenth Hour?
The principal cast of The Thirteenth Hour includes Richard Dix, Karen Morley, John Kellogg, Jim Bannon, Regis Toomey.
When was The Thirteenth Hour released and how long is it?
The Thirteenth Hour was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Thirteenth Hour?
The Thirteenth Hour holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).