The Witching Hour
1934, English. Directed by Henry Hathaway.
One magic hour of love that came back from the past to save the happiness of two lovers in peril.
Jack Brookfield, a gambler with clairvoyant and hypnotic powers, is able to win at cards through his unique gift. But when he inadvertently hypnotizes young Clay Thorne, Thorne kills an enemy of Brookfield's while under a trance. No one believes Brookfield's protestations that Thorne is innocent of any murderous intent, so Brookfield teams up with retired lawyer Martin Prentice in hopes of saving the young man from the gallows.
- Runtime
- 1h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Henry HathawayDirector
- Guy StandingJudge Martin Prentice
- John HallidayJack Brookfield
- William FrawleyJury Foreman
- Judith AllenNancy Brookfield
- Tom BrownClay Thorne
- Olive TellMrs. Helen Thorne
- Richard CarleLew Ellinger
- Ralf HaroldeFrank Hardmuth
- Purnell PrattDistrict Attorney Robinson
- Frank SheridanPolice Chief
- Gertrude MichaelMargaret Price
- Ferdinand GottschalkDr. von Strohn
Details
- Released
- 26 April 1934
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Anthony Veiller, Salisbury Field
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The Witching Hour: quick answers
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How long is The Witching Hour?
The Witching Hour runs 69 minutes (1h 9m).
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The Witching Hour parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Witching Hour is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Witching Hour on?
The Witching Hour isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 April 1934. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Witching Hour?
If you liked The Witching Hour, try Framed for Murder: A Fixer Upper Mystery, Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Haunted By Murder, Brand Upon the Brain!.
Who directed The Witching Hour?
The Witching Hour (1934) was directed by Henry Hathaway and stars Guy Standing, John Halliday, William Frawley.