The Great Man's Lady (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1942, The Great Man's Lady is a drama, romance and western film directed by William A. Wellman, running about 90 minutes. “She's his secret woman!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Hoyt City, a statue of founder Ethan Hoyt is dedicated, and 100 year old Hannah Sempler Hoyt (who lives in the last residence among skyscrapers) is at last persuaded to tell her story to a 'girl biographer'. Flashback: in 1848, teenage Hannah meets and flirts with pioneer Ethan; on a sudden impulse, they elope. We follow their struggle to found a city in the wilderness, hampered by the Gold Rush, star-crossed love, peril, and heartbreak. The star "ages" 80 years.
Who’s in it. The Great Man's Lady stars Barbara Stanwyck as Hannah Sempler Hoyt, Joel McCrea as Mr. Sempler, Brian Donlevy as Steely Edwards and K.T. Stevens as Girl Biographer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Great Man's Lady has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Man's Lady page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Man's Lady tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Man's Lady (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Man's Lady change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Great Man's Lady worth watching?
- The Great Man's Lady holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Man's Lady?
- The Great Man's Lady stars Barbara Stanwyck, Joel McCrea, Brian Donlevy, K.T. Stevens and Thurston Hall.
- When was The Great Man's Lady released?
- The Great Man's Lady was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.