Movie

The Reckless Hour

“Her Love Lived an Hour- Her Penalty Lasted a Life Time!”

★ 6.8(4)19311h 11m

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Good to know

Director: John Francis Dillon
Release date: 1931-08-15
Runtime: 1h 11m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: First National Pictures

About The Reckless Hour

The Reckless Hour is a 1931 movie in the Drama genre, directed by John Francis Dillon, starring Dorothy Mackaill, Conrad Nagel and H.B. Warner. It has a runtime of 1 hour 11 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Reckless Hour in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Seduced and abandoned, with child, by a charming cad, a former New York fashion model learns to detest the male race in general until befriended by a warm-hearted artist-type who shows her that life -- and men -- ain't so bad in this early talkie drama.

Cast

Dorothy Mackaill

Margaret 'Margie' Nichols

Conrad Nagel

Edward 'Eddie' Adams

H.B. Warner

Walter Nichols

Joan Blondell

Myrtle Nichols

Walter Byron

Allen Crane

Joe Donahue

Harry Gleason

Dorothy Peterson

Mrs. Susie Jennison

Helen Ware

Harriett Nichols

Billy House

Seymour Jennison

Claude King

Howard Crane

James T. Mack

Crane's Butler (uncredited)

Mae Madison

Rita (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

playboylove affairpre-codeprotective fatherrich man poor womanart modelpainter as artistposing for a portraitunplanned pregnancypremarital sexhappy endingfashion modelneed moneyused book dealerunwed pregnancy

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Reckless Hour in Canada?+

The Reckless Hour is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Reckless Hour on Netflix?+

The Reckless Hour is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Reckless Hour?+

The Reckless Hour has a runtime of 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).

Who stars in The Reckless Hour?+

The Reckless Hour stars Dorothy Mackaill, Conrad Nagel, H.B. Warner, Joan Blondell and Walter Byron.

When did The Reckless Hour come out?+

The Reckless Hour is a 1931 movie directed by John Francis Dillon.

What genre is The Reckless Hour?+

The Reckless Hour is Drama film.

Who directed The Reckless Hour?+

The Reckless Hour was directed by John Francis Dillon.