Men of the Hour
Synopsis
Dave Durkin and Andy Blane are a pair of ace newsreel cameramen with Durkin being the assistant who does all the dirty work, with Blane getting the credit and collecting the bonuses. They are both in love with Ann Jordan. Fed up with being double-crossed, Durkin quits the team and goes free-lancing on his own...and promptly screws up. Now he has to find a big story to redeem himself in Ann's eyes.
Top Cast
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Richard Cromwell
Dave Durkin
Billie Seward
Ann Jordan
Wallace Ford
Andy Blane
Jack La Rue
Nick Thomas
Wesley Barry
Dick Williams
Charles Cahill Wilson
Harper
Ernie Adams
Steve
Eddie Hart
Bill
Marc Lawrence
Joe
Pat O'Malley
Police Captain
Gene Morgan
Walters
Stanley Taylor
Long
Dick Elliott
Theatre Manager
Allan Cavan
Minister
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 5, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lambert Hillyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Coldeway
- Original Title
- Men of the Hour
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lambert Hillyer
Anthony Coldeway
Benjamin H. Kline
John Rawlins
Department Leadership Roster
Lambert Hillyer
Director
Anthony Coldeway
Screenplay
Benjamin H. Kline
Director of Photography
John Rawlins
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Men of the Hour.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Men of the Hour
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Men of the Hour about?
Dave Durkin and Andy Blane are a pair of ace newsreel cameramen with Durkin being the assistant who does all the dirty work, with Blane getting the credit and collecting the bonuses. They are both in love with Ann Jordan. Fed up with being double-crossed, Durkin quits the team and goes free-lancing on his own...and promptly screws up. Now he has to find a big story to redeem himself in Ann's eyes.
Who directed Men of the Hour?
Men of the Hour was directed by Lambert Hillyer.
Who stars in Men of the Hour?
The principal cast of Men of the Hour includes Richard Cromwell, Billie Seward, Wallace Ford, Jack La Rue, Wesley Barry.
When was Men of the Hour released and how long is it?
Men of the Hour was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.