The Zero Hour_
"TIME OF BITTER RECKONING When Fate turns the book of Life to a new page of happiness or doom!"
A celebrated Broadway actress and a wealthy widowed businessman are brought together through their shared affection for a young orphan.
Starring
Frieda Inescort, Otto Kruger, Adrienne Ames
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Zero Hour was released 87 years ago in 1939.
Overview
A celebrated Broadway actress and a wealthy widowed businessman are brought together through their shared affection for a young orphan.
The Zero Hour is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 5m.
CAST (16)
Frieda Inescort
Linda Marsh
Otto Kruger
Julian Forbes
Adrienne Ames
Susan Pendleton
Donald Douglas
Stewart Brewster
Jane Darwell
Sophie
J.M. Kerrigan
Timothy
Ann E. Todd
Beth
Leonard Carey
Butler
Sarah Padden
Sister Theodosia
Ferris Taylor
Weber
Willard Parker
Lansdowne
Landers Stevens
Doctor
Joe McGuinn
Car Driver (uncredited)
Lloyd Ingraham
Doctor (uncredited)
WD
Winifred Drew
Actress (uncredited)
Betsy Gay
Orphan (uncredited)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Zero Hour about?
A celebrated Broadway actress and a wealthy widowed businessman are brought together through their shared affection for a young orphan.
How long is The Zero Hour?
The Zero Hour has a runtime of 65 minutes (1h 5m).
Who stars in The Zero Hour?
The cast of The Zero Hour includes Frieda Inescort, Otto Kruger, Adrienne Ames, Donald Douglas, Jane Darwell.
What is the rating of The Zero Hour?
The Zero Hour has a rating of 4.5 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance
