Drama · United States of America · 1934 · 1h 4m

The Secret Bride

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Director
William Dieterle
Cast
Barbara Stanwyck as Ruth Vincent Warren William as Robert Sheldon Glenda Farrell as Hazel Normandie Grant Mitchell as Willis Martin Arthur Byron as Governor W.H. Vincent Henry O'Neill as Jim Lansdale
Crew
Ernest Haller — Director of Photography Owen Marks — Editor Bernhard Kaun — Original Music Composer Mary C. McCall, Jr. — Screenplay Tom Buckingham — Screenplay F. Hugh Herbert — Screenplay
Tagline

playing A MANS GAME with the heart of a WOMAN

Synopsis

Before Ruth Vincent, daughter of a state governor, and state attorney general Robert Sheldon can announce their marriage, the governor is accused of bribe-taking. To avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest, they decide to keep their marriage secret. The political intrigue becomes more involved, and no one is quite what they seem. Soon Sheldon and Ruth must decide between saving the governor's career and an innocent person's life.

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Mood & Themes
murderpolitical corruptionpolitical scandal
Key Collaborators
William Dieterle Director Ernest Haller Director of Photography Owen Marks Editor Bernhard Kaun Original Music Composer Mary C. McCall, Jr. Screenplay Tom Buckingham Screenplay F. Hugh Herbert Screenplay Orry-Kelly Costume Design
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