Cinema 100 - "Morning Glory" Starring: Katherine Hepburn

1933 - Episode 3 (24) - "Morning Glory" Director: Lowell Sherman Release Date: August 18th, 1933Tonight, we step back into the golden age of Hollywood with a film that shines a spotlight on ambition, dreams, and the price of fame. Released in 1933, Morning Glory stars Katharine Hepburn in her breakout, Oscar-winning role as Eva Lovelace — a young, aspiring actress who arrives in New York City with nothing but talent, determination, and a hunger for the stage. Directed by Lowell Sherman, this pre-Code drama explores the sacrifices and emotional toll of chasing stardom. It's a film that doesn’t just tell a story — it captures a moment, both in cinema and in Hepburn’s legendary career. This is Morning Glory.