Movie Description
The Crowded Hour
(1925)Overview
Telephone operator Peggy, puts on an act with Matt Wilde at a Bowery amateur night and is seen by Billy Laidlaw, who becomes convinced of her talents. Billy subsequently arranges for the Broadway debut of the act and falls in love with Peggy, who wholeheartedly returns his affection. When the World War breaks out, Billy remains unconcerned until his younger brother is killed in action. Billy then immediately enlists and is sent to France; Peggy joins the Red Cross to be with him, and Grace Laidlaw, Billy's wife, also goes to France, working with the Y. M. C. A. Billy is assigned to destroy an ammunition dump, and Peggy learns, after he has left on the mission, that he has been recalled.
Featured Crew
- Director : E. Mason Hopper
- Writer : John Russell
- Cast : Bebe Daniels,Kenneth Harlan,T. Roy Barnes,Frank Morgan,Helen Lee Worthing,Armand Cortes,Alice Chapin,Warner Richmond
Cast
Peggy Laurence
Billy Laidlaw
Matt Wilde
Bert Caswell
Grace Laidlaw
Captain Soulier (as Armand Cortez)
Grand'mère Buvasse
Operator
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Facts
Original TitleThe Crowded Hour
Status Released
Release Information
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1925-04-20
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 10m
Production CompaniesFamous Players-Lasky Corporation
Genres
- Drama
