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6.5 / 10(2 votes)IMDb19391h 1mUnited States of America

One Hour to Live

Synopsis

Gangsters and police cross each other, including murder, in an attempt to cover up crimes.

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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ONE HOUR TO LIVE 1939 60 Minutes John Litel Charles Bickford MYSTERY

Type: Clip • Published 2010-10-12

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

November 10, 1939

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Harold D. Schuster
Screenplay & Story
Roy Chanslor
Original Score
Charles Henderson, Frank Skinner
Original Title
One Hour to Live
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 1m
Production Studios
Universal Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Harold D. Schuster

Screenplay & Story

Roy Chanslor

Original Score & Music

Charles Henderson, Frank Skinner

Director of Photography

George Robinson

Film Editing

Edward Curtiss

Producers

George Yohalem

Department Leadership Roster

Roy Chanslor

Writer

Harold D. Schuster

Director

George Yohalem

Producer

Vera West

Vera West

Costume Design

Edward Curtiss

Editor

George Robinson

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for One Hour to Live.

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Frequently Asked Questions About One Hour to Live

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is One Hour to Live about?

Gangsters and police cross each other, including murder, in an attempt to cover up crimes.

Who directed One Hour to Live?

One Hour to Live was directed by Harold D. Schuster.

Who stars in One Hour to Live?

The principal cast of One Hour to Live includes Charles Bickford, Doris Nolan, John Litel, Samuel S. Hinds, Paul Guilfoyle.

When was One Hour to Live released and how long is it?

One Hour to Live was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.

Who composed the musical score for One Hour to Live?

The original motion picture soundtrack for One Hour to Live was composed by Charles Henderson, Frank Skinner.