The Wedding Night

(1935)Directed by King Vidor83 minDrama, Romance
TONIGHT She'd leave the man she LOVED with all her SOUL...to MARRY the man she despised!

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. After a snowstorm, Tony and Manya get trapped together in his house overnight. The next day, Manya's father insists that her wedding to Frederik take place in spite of Manya's misgivings. Drunkenness and jealousy result in tragedy at the wedding reception that night.

Gary Cooperas Tony Barrett
Anna Stenas Manya Novak
Ralph Bellamyas Fredrik Sobieski
Helen Vinsonas Dora Barrett
Sig Rumanas Mr. Jan Novak
Esther Daleas Mrs. Kaise Novak
Leonid Snegoffas Sobieski
EWEleanor Wesselhoeftas Mrs. Sobieski
MDMilla Davenportas Grandmother
Walter Brennanas Bill Jenkins
Agnes Andersonas Helena
Hilda Vaughnas Hezzie Jones
Miami Alvarezas Party Guest
Violet Axzelleas Frederica
Jay Belascoas Party Guest
Robert Bolderas Doctor
Ed Ebeleas Uncle
Constance Howardas Party Guest
George Magrillas Wedding Guest with Plate
George Meekeras Gilly (uncredited)
Dennis O'Keefeas Party Guest (uncredited)
RPRichard Powellas Party Guest Mixing Cocktails
Harry Semelsas Wedding Guest