Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line
1997 · Documentary · 58 min. · United States
Born Ruby Stevens, she was orphaned when she was four. A chance audition led to a chorus job. By 17 she was a Zeigfield Girl. At 20 she earned excellent reviews for a bit part in a Broadway play -- and she had a new name: Barbara Stanwyck. Her first marriage was to vaudeville headliner, Frank Fay. When Hollywood beckoned, it was Fay who convinced Frank Capra to give Barbara her first real break. But as Stanwyck's career took off, Fay's sank. Fay's jealousy and drinking led to divorce. Barbara's greatest love was actor Robert Taylor, her second husband.
Direction Gene Feldman
Cast Barbara Stanwyck
Soundtrack Richard Fiocca · Max Surla
Screenplay Gene Feldman · Suzette Winter
Original title Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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