The Shining Hour Format:Blu-ray

The Shining Hour Format:Blu-rayWhen Joan Crawford saw The Shining Hour on the Broadway stage, she pleaded with M G M executives to let her spread her acting wings in the film version. Ms. Crawford got her way, playing a New York siren who marries a prosperous farmer (Melvyn Douglas) and moves to Wisconsin. There she is drawn to his handsome brother (Robert Young), even as she befriends the brother's selfless wife (Margaret Sullavan, Crawford's choice for the role). The passionate

Harvard University

Nick Mason (Pink Floyd)

and a charming cameo appearance by Zsa Zsa Gabor

as Daz fights for his life in a high-stakes battle of wits and survival

one side sipping lattes

forever changed by what they believe might -- or must -- exist in the hereafter

Jackie is instantly attracted to Catherine

she finds herself wandering in the woods for weeks

The narrative unfolds as a poignant tale of love striving to endure amidst overwhelming adversity

they realize they're becoming the very thing they set out to fight

Stewart Granger stars in this 1952 second remake of the famous Anthony Hope novel as Rudolf

Arguably encouraged by his grandmother