The Secret Bride
“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 taking bribes. To avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest, they decide to keep their marriage secret. The political intrigue complicates, 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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The Secret Bride (1934) Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-09-23
Top Cast
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Barbara Stanwyck
Ruth Vincent
Warren William
Robert Sheldon
Glenda Farrell
Hazel Normandie
Grant Mitchell
Willis Martin
Arthur Byron
Governor W.H. Vincent
Henry O'Neill
Jim Lansdale
Douglass Dumbrille
Breeden
Arthur Aylesworth
Lt. Tom Nigard
Willard Robertson
Representative Grosvenor
William B. Davidson
Representative McPherson
Russell Hicks
John F. Holdstock
Vince Barnett
Drunk in Diner
Spencer Charters
Diner 2 (uncredited)
Bill Elliott
Governor's Secretary (uncredited)
Selmer Jackson
Vincent's Counsel (uncredited)
Lyle Talbot
Trailer Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Mary Russell
Holdstock's Secretary (uncredited)
Frank Darien
Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 22, 1934
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Dieterle
- Screenplay & Story
- F. Hugh Herbert, Tom Buckingham, Mary C. McCall, Jr.
- Original Score
- Bernhard Kaun
- Original Title
- The Secret Bride
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Dieterle
F. Hugh Herbert, Tom Buckingham, Mary C. McCall, Jr., Leonard Ide
Bernhard Kaun
Ernest Haller
Owen Marks
Department Leadership Roster
William Dieterle
Director
Bernhard Kaun
Original Music Composer
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Owen Marks
Editor
F. Hugh Herbert
Screenplay
Tom Buckingham
Screenplay
Mary C. McCall, Jr.
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Secret Bride
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What is The Secret Bride about?
Before Ruth Vincent, daughter of a state governor, and state attorney general Robert Sheldon can announce their marriage, the governor is accused of taking bribes. To avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest, they decide to keep their marriage secret. The political intrigue complicates, 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.
Who directed The Secret Bride?
The Secret Bride was directed by William Dieterle.
Who stars in The Secret Bride?
The principal cast of The Secret Bride includes Barbara Stanwyck, Warren William, Glenda Farrell, Grant Mitchell, Arthur Byron.
When was The Secret Bride released and how long is it?
The Secret Bride was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 1h 4m.
Who composed the musical score for The Secret Bride?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Secret Bride was composed by Bernhard Kaun.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Secret Bride?
The Secret Bride holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).