The Great Man's Lady (1942)
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This rambling historical drama covers 109 years in the life of one woman. Encased in convincing old-age makeup, Barbara Stanwyck reminisces on her experiences in the American West. As a young woman, she is squired by gambler Brian Donlevy, but her heart belongs to dreamer Joel McCrea. She chooses McCrea, and the first years of their marriage are poor but happy. Then McCrea strikes oil, becoming one of his state's richest men. With Stanwyck at his side, McCrea climbs up the ladder of success all the way to the political arena--while Donlevy lurks in the background in hopes of reclaiming his girl. The Great Man's Lady is a surprisingly sedate vehicle for both Stanwyck and action director William A. Wellman. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Barbara Stanwyck, Joel McCrea, (more)
- Director(s):
- William Wellman
Synopsis of The Great Man's Lady
This rambling historical drama covers 109 years in the life of one woman. Encased in convincing old-age makeup, Barbara Stanwyck reminisces on her experiences in the American West. As a young woman, she is squired by gambler Brian Donlevy, but her heart belongs to dreamer Joel McCrea. She chooses McCrea, and the first years of their marriage are poor but happy. Then McCrea strikes oil, becoming one of his state's richest men. With Stanwyck at his side, McCrea climbs up the ladder of success all the way to the political arena--while Donlevy lurks in the background in hopes of reclaiming his girl. The Great Man's Lady is a surprisingly sedate vehicle for both Stanwyck and action director William A. Wellman. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Great Man's Lady
- Barbara Stanwyck - Hannah Sampler
- Brian Donlevy - Steely Edwards
- Lloyd Corrigan - Mr. Cadwallader
- Lillian Yarbo - Mandy
- Mary Treen - Persis
- Lucien Littlefield - City editor
- Frank M. Thomas - Frisbee
- Hank Bell
- Anna Q. Nilsson - Paula Wales
- G.P. Huntley - Quentin
- Charles Williams
- Theodore Von Eltz
- Eleanor Stewart - Daughter
- Bob Perry - Miner
- Buck Mack
- Damian O'Flynn - Burns
- George Chandler - Forbes
- William B. Davidson - Senator Knobs
- John Hamilton - Senator Grant
- Joel McCrea - Ethan Hoyt
- Thurston Hall - Mr. Sampler
- Katharine Stevens - Girl biographer
- Helen Lynd - Bettina
- Etta McDaniel - Delilah
- George Irving - Dr. Adams
- Irving Bacon - Parson
- Monte Blue - Man at Hoyt City
- Pat O'Malley - Murphy the Policeman
- Lee Moore
- Charles Lane - Pierce
- Fred "Snowflake" Toones - Pogey
- Lee Phelps
- Milton Parsons - Foreman
- Larry Lawson
- Ottola Nesmith - Mrs. Frisbee
- David Clyde - Bartender
- Fern Emmett - Secretary to City Editor
- Director(s):
- William Wellman
- Writer(s):
- W.L. River, Seena Owen, Rogers Adela St. John
- Producer(s):
- William Wellman
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