The Wedding Night 1935
"TONIGHT She'd leave the man she LOVED with all her SOUL...to MARRY the man she despised!"
In *The Wedding Night (1935)*, King Vidor crafts a gripping romantic drama set in the snowy Connecticut countryside, where passion and duty collide.
Director: King Vidor
Cast
Gary Cooper
Tony Barrett
Anna Sten
Manya Novak
Ralph Bellamy
Fredrik Sobieski
Helen Vinson
Dora Barrett
Sig Ruman
Mr. Jan Novak
Esther Dale
Mrs. Kaise Novak
Leonid Snegoff
Sobieski
Eleanor Wesselhoeft
Mrs. Sobieski
Milla Davenport
Grandmother
Walter Brennan
Bill Jenkins
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Wedding Night (1935) about?
The film follows Tony Barrett, a married writer who falls for Manya Novak, a young woman trapped in an unhappy engagement. After a snowstorm forces them together, their growing feelings set off a chain of events that culminates in a dramatic wedding reception. The story explores the clash between desire and duty, ending in tragedy.
Who directed The Wedding Night?
King Vidor directed *The Wedding Night*, known for his emotionally charged storytelling and striking visuals in 1930s cinema.
Who stars in The Wedding Night?
The film features Gary Cooper and Anna Sten as the leads, with Ralph Bellamy, Helen Vinson, and Sig Ruman in supporting roles.
Is The Wedding Night (1935) worth watching?
If you love classic romance with high stakes and dramatic tension, *The Wedding Night* delivers. While it lacks a current IMDb rating, its themes of forbidden love and Vidor's direction make it a compelling watch for fans of 1930s dramas. Just be prepared for its bittersweet ending.
How long is The Wedding Night?
The runtime of *The Wedding Night* is 83 minutes.
About The Wedding Night (1935) — A Forbidden Love Story Fueled by Passion and Tragedy
In *The Wedding Night (1935)*, King Vidor crafts a gripping romantic drama set in the snowy Connecticut countryside, where passion and duty collide. Gary Cooper stars as Tony Barrett, a married novelist who finds himself drawn to the fiery Manya Novak (Anna Sten), the daughter of a neighboring farmer. Her engagement to the despised Frederik Sobieski only deepens the tension when a blizzard traps the two in Tony's home overnight. As their emotions spiral, the promise of love clashes with the harsh realities of societal expectations and personal obligation. With themes of forbidden desire and the weight of tradition, the film builds toward a dramatic climax at Manya's ill-fated wedding reception, where jealousy and recklessness push the story to a tragic breaking point.
This classic romance unfolds with the intensity of a storm, blending raw emotion with Vidor's signature visual storytelling. The interplay between Cooper's brooding intensity and Sten's radiant vulnerability makes *The Wedding Night* a standout in 1930s cinema, offering a timeless exploration of love's power to both uplift and destroy.
