The Secret Bride (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1934, The Secret Bride is a drama film directed by William Dieterle, running about 64 minutes. “playing A MANS GAME with the heart of a WOMAN” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Before Ruth Vincent, daughter of a state governor, and state attorney general Robert Sheldon can announce their marriage, the governor is accused of bribe-taking. To avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest, they decide to keep their marriage secret. The political intrigue becomes more involved, and no one is quite what they seem. Soon Sheldon and Ruth must decide between saving the governor's career and an innocent person's life.
Who’s in it. The Secret Bride stars Barbara Stanwyck as Ruth Vincent, Warren William as Robert Sheldon, Glenda Farrell as Hazel Normandie and Grant Mitchell as Willis Martin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Secret Bride has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Secret Bride page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Secret Bride tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Secret Bride (1934)?
- In US, The Secret Bride is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Secret Bride worth watching?
- The Secret Bride holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Secret Bride?
- The Secret Bride stars Barbara Stanwyck, Warren William, Glenda Farrell, Grant Mitchell and Arthur Byron.
- When was The Secret Bride released?
- The Secret Bride was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.