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Review of The Shining Hour (1938) by Jay N — 16 Jan 2014

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Joan finds herself caught up in a doomed romance.

This review of The Shining Hour (1938) was written by Jay N on 16 Jan 2014.

The Shining Hour has generally received mixed reviews.

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