The Wedding Night (1935)
TONIGHT She'd leave the man she LOVED with all her SOUL...to MARRY the man she despised!
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.
Cast
- Gary Cooper - Tony Barrett
- Anna Sten - Manya Novak
- Ralph Bellamy - Fredrik Sobieski
- Helen Vinson - Dora Barrett
- Sig Ruman - Mr. Jan Novak
- Esther Dale - Mrs. Kaise Novak
- Leonid Snegoff - Sobieski
- Eleanor Wesselhoeft - Mrs. Sobieski
- Milla Davenport - Grandmother
- Walter Brennan - Bill Jenkins
Screenplay
- Edwin H. Knopf (Original Story)
- Edith Fitzgerald (Screenplay)
- Edwin H. Knopf (Story)
Themes
Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Marriage of Convenience and Realities, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Moving Relationship Stories, Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty
Keywords
servant, marriage, tobacco, farmer
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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 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.
- Who directed The Wedding Night?
- The Wedding Night was directed by King Vidor.
- Who stars in The Wedding Night?
- The Wedding Night stars Gary Cooper, Anna Sten, Ralph Bellamy, Helen Vinson, Sig Ruman, Esther Dale.
- How long is The Wedding Night?
- The Wedding Night has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is The Wedding Night?
- The Wedding Night is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Wedding Night produced?
- The Wedding Night was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Wedding Night?
- The themes of The Wedding Night include: Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Marriage of Convenience and Realities, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Moving Relationship Stories, Forbidden Royal Romance and Duty.