The Wedding Night
“TONIGHT She'd leave the man she LOVED with all her SOUL...to MARRY the man she despised!”
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.
Top Cast
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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
Agnes Anderson
Helena
Hilda Vaughn
Hezzie Jones
Alphonse Martell
Waiter
Miami Alvarez
Party Guest
Violet Axzelle
Frederica
Jay Belasco
Party Guest
Robert Bolder
Doctor
Ed Ebele
Uncle
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 8, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- King Vidor
- Screenplay & Story
- Edith Fitzgerald
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- The Wedding Night
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Polish
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions, Howard Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
King Vidor
Edith Fitzgerald, Edwin H. Knopf
Alfred Newman
Gregg Toland
Stuart Heisler
Samuel Goldwyn
Department Leadership Roster
King Vidor
Director
Stuart Heisler
Editor
Edith Fitzgerald
Screenplay
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
Omar Kiam
Costume Design
Gregg Toland
Director of Photography
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wedding Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 principal cast of The Wedding Night includes Gary Cooper, Anna Sten, Ralph Bellamy, Helen Vinson, Sig Ruman.
When was The Wedding Night released and how long is it?
The Wedding Night was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wedding Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wedding Night was composed by Alfred Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wedding Night?
The Wedding Night holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).