The Secret Bride
1934, English. Directed by William Dieterle.
playing A MANS GAME with the heart of a WOMAN
Before Ruth Vincent, daughter of a state governor, and state attorney general Robert Sheldon can announce their marriage, the governor is accused of taking bribes. To avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest, they decide to keep their marriage secret. The political intrigue complicates, 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.
- Runtime
- 1h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Secret Bride is streaming on HBO Max and TCM in India.
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Cast & crew
- William DieterleDirector
- Barbara StanwyckRuth Vincent
- Warren WilliamRobert Sheldon
- Glenda FarrellHazel Normandie
- Grant MitchellWillis Martin
- Arthur ByronGovernor W.H. Vincent
- Henry O'NeillJim Lansdale
- Douglass DumbrilleBreeden
- Arthur AylesworthLt. Tom Nigard
- Willard RobertsonRepresentative Grosvenor
- William B. DavidsonRepresentative McPherson
- Russell HicksJohn F. Holdstock
- Vince BarnettDrunk in Diner
Details
- Released
- 22 December 1934
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Mary C. McCall, Jr., Tom Buckingham, F. Hugh Herbert
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The Secret Bride runs 64 minutes (1h 4m).
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The Secret Bride parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Secret Bride is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Secret Bride on?
The Secret Bride is streaming on HBO Max and TCM in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Secret Bride?
If you liked The Secret Bride, try All the King's Men, Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius, Won't Back Down.
Who directed The Secret Bride?
The Secret Bride (1934) was directed by William Dieterle and stars Barbara Stanwyck, Warren William, Glenda Farrell.