The Wedding Night
"TONIGHT She'd leave the man she LOVED with all her SOUL...to MARRY the man she despised!"
Originally released in 1935. The Wedding Night is a drama/romance film. directed by King Vidor. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gary Cooper, Anna Sten, and Ralph Bellamy
Synopsis
While working on a novel in his country home in Connecticut, married writer Tony Barrett develops romantic feelings for Manya Novak, the daughter of a neighboring farmer. Manya is unhappily engaged to Frederik Sobieski. After a snowstorm, Tony and Manya get trapped together in his house overnight. The next day, Manya's father insists that her wedding to Frederik take place in spite of Manya's misgivings. Drunkenness and jealousy result in tragedy at the wedding reception that night.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 8, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (25 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gary Cooper
as Tony Barrett
Anna Sten
as Manya Novak
Ralph Bellamy
as Fredrik Sobieski
Helen Vinson
as Dora Barrett
Sig Ruman
as Mr. Jan Novak
Esther Dale
as Mrs. Kaise Novak
Leonid Snegoff
as Sobieski
Eleanor Wesselhoeft
as Mrs. Sobieski
Milla Davenport
as Grandmother
Walter Brennan
as Bill Jenkins
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
- Howard Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Wedding Night about?
While working on a novel in his country home in Connecticut, married writer Tony Barrett develops romantic feelings for Manya Novak, the daughter of a neighboring farmer. Manya is unhappily engaged...
Who directed The Wedding Night?
The Wedding Night was directed by King Vidor.
How long is The Wedding Night?
The Wedding Night has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was The Wedding Night released?
The Wedding Night was released on March 8, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Wedding Night?
The main cast of The Wedding Night includes Gary Cooper, Anna Sten, Ralph Bellamy, Helen Vinson, Sig Ruman.