Summary
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.
Good for
- Friends night
- Thought-provoking
- Adults
Where to watch
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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.
Cast
23 of 23
Gary CooperTony Barrett
Anna StenManya Novak
Ralph BellamyFredrik Sobieski
Helen VinsonDora Barrett
Sig RumanMr. Jan Novak
Esther DaleMrs. Kaise Novak
Leonid SnegoffSobieski
Milla DavenportGrandmother
Walter BrennanBill Jenkins
Agnes AndersonHelena
Hilda VaughnHezzie Jones
Alphonse MartellWaiter
Jay BelascoParty Guest
Robert BolderDoctor
Constance HowardParty Guest
George MagrillWedding Guest with Plate
George MeekerGilly (uncredited)
Dennis O'KeefeParty Guest (uncredited)
Harry SemelsWedding Guest
Bernard SiegelWedding Guest
August TollaireWedding Guest
Douglas WoodLeland Heywood
Otto YamaokaTaka
Crew
- Directed by
- King Vidor
- Written by
- Edwin H. Knopf, Edith Fitzgerald
- Produced by
- Samuel Goldwyn
- Music by
- Alfred Newman
Everyone
Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).
Facts
March 8, 1935 · 1 h 23 min · NR
- Released
- March 8, 1935
- Runtime
- 1 h 23 min
- Age rating
- NR
- Content
- Violence, Disturbing Imagery
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Original language
- English
- Also spoken
- Polish
- Made in
- United States
- Available in
- 37 countries
Q&A
4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Wedding Night?"
Questions about The Wedding Night
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Wedding Night worth watching?
Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (53).
Is The Wedding Night good for date night?
It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.
Is The Wedding Night plot-driven or character-driven?
Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

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