Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Bebe Daniels
Peggy Laurence
Lead
Kenneth Harlan
Billy Laidlaw
T. Roy Barnes
Matt Wilde
Frank Morgan
Bert Caswell
Helen Lee Worthing
Grace Laidlaw
AC
Armand Cortes
Captain Soulier (as Armand Cortez)
AC
Alice Chapin
Grand'mère Buvasse
Warner Richmond
Operator
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. E. Mason Hopper's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Crowded Hour is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
