The Secret Bride_
"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 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.
Starring
Barbara Stanwyck, Warren William, Glenda Farrell
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
The Secret Bride was released 92 years ago in 1934.
Overview
Before Ruth Vincent, daughter of a state governor, and state attorney general Robert Sheldon can announce their marriage, the governor is accused of bribe-ta...
The Secret Bride is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 4m.
CAST (18)
Barbara Stanwyck
Ruth Vincent
Warren William
Robert Sheldon
Glenda Farrell
Hazel Normandie
Grant Mitchell
Willis Martin
Arthur Byron
Governor W.H. Vincent
Henry O'Neill
Jim Lansdale
Douglass Dumbrille
Breeden
Arthur Aylesworth
Lt. Tom Nigard
Willard Robertson
Representative Grosvenor
William B. Davidson
Representative McPherson
Russell Hicks
John F. Holdstock
Vince Barnett
Drunk in Diner
Spencer Charters
Diner 2 (uncredited)
Bill Elliott
Governor's Secretary (uncredited)
Selmer Jackson
Vincent's Counsel (uncredited)
Lyle Talbot
Trailer Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Mary Russell
Holdstock's Secretary (uncredited)
Frank Darien
Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
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What is The Secret Bride 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.
How long is The Secret Bride?
The Secret Bride has a runtime of 64 minutes (1h 4m).
Who stars in The Secret Bride?
The cast of The Secret Bride includes Barbara Stanwyck, Warren William, Glenda Farrell, Grant Mitchell, Arthur Byron.
What is the rating of The Secret Bride?
The Secret Bride has a rating of 5.9 out of 10 based on 14 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama