Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line
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Synopsis
Born Ruby Stevens, she was orphaned when she was four. A chance audition led to a chorus job. By 17 she was a Ziegfeld Girl. At 20 she earned excellent reviews for a bit part in a Broadway play — and she had a new name: Barbara Stanwyck.
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Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down The Line | The Hollywood Collection
Type: Clip • Published 2016-02-23
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Barbara Stanwyck
Self (archive footage)
Richard Chamberlain
Self (archive footage)
Gary Cooper
Self (archive footage)
Kirk Douglas
Self (archive footage)
Paul Douglas
Self (archive footage)
Shirley Eder
Self
Frank Fay
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Henry Fonda
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Charlton Heston
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William Holden
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Burt Lancaster
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Roddy McDowall
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Nolan Miller
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Marilyn Monroe
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Ricardo Montalban
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Eugene Pallette
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Ronald Reagan
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Edward G. Robinson
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gene Feldman
- Screenplay & Story
- Suzette Winter, Gene Feldman
- Original Score
- Max Surla, Richard Fiocca
- Original Title
- Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Wombat Productions, Janson Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gene Feldman
Suzette Winter, Gene Feldman
Max Surla, Richard Fiocca
Matthew Ranson
Suzette Winter, Stephen Janson, Gene Feldman
Department Leadership Roster
Suzette Winter
Writer
Gene Feldman
Writer
Gene Feldman
Director
Suzette Winter
Producer
Gene Feldman
Producer
Matthew Ranson
Editor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line
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What is Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line about?
Born Ruby Stevens, she was orphaned when she was four. A chance audition led to a chorus job. By 17 she was a Ziegfeld Girl. At 20 she earned excellent reviews for a bit part in a Broadway play — and she had a new name: Barbara Stanwyck.
Who directed Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line?
Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line was directed by Gene Feldman.
Who stars in Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line?
The principal cast of Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line includes Barbara Stanwyck, Richard Chamberlain, Gary Cooper, Kirk Douglas, Paul Douglas.
When was Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line released and how long is it?
Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line was composed by Max Surla, Richard Fiocca.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line?
Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).