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Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line

1997Movie58 minNR

76
GreatGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, wholesome documentary movie about a real life story and history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

BIOGRAPHY OF A GREAT STAR

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.

Feels like

  • Biographical Documentary
  • Hollywood History
  • Classic Film Star
  • Inspirational Journey
  • Behind-the-Scenes
  • Character Study
  • Archive Footage
  • American Cinema
  • Personal Resilience

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Directed by
Gene Feldman

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Facts

May 12, 1997 · 58 min · NR

Released
May 12, 1997
Runtime
58 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line?"

Questions about Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line

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Where can I stream Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line?

In the United States, Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line is free with ads on Pluto TV, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.5).

Is Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.