The Woman in Red (1935) | Region-Free (DVD) | Starring Barbara Stanwyck

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Title: The Woman in Red (1935)

Genre: Drama

Plot Synopsis:
Shelby Barret, a professional horse rider, works for the wealthy widow Mrs. ‘Nicko’ Nicholas. She falls in love with Johnny Wyatt, a polo player from a once-wealthy family now struggling with financial troubles. Despite disapproval from Johnny’s aristocratic family and interference from Nicko, the couple marries and starts a horse-handling business. However, when Shelby borrows money from a wealthy friend, misunderstandings and high-society gossip lead to a courtroom battle that threatens their love and reputations.

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Cast and Crew:

• Director: Robert Florey
• Writers: Mary C. McCall Jr., Peter Milne
• Cast:
  • Barbara Stanwyck as Shelby Barret Wyatt
  • Gene Raymond as John ‘Johnny’ Wyatt
  • Genevieve Tobin as Mrs. ‘Nicko’ Nicholas
  • John Eldredge as Eugene ‘Gene’ Fairchild
  • Phillip Reed as Dan McCall

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IMDb Link:
The Woman in Red (1935) 

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Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. Anthony – ★★★½
   “A baby-faced Barbara stirs up drama at the racetrack. Ms. Stanwyck is really growing on me…!”

2. melkasey – ★★★★
   “I really enjoyed this. Shelby was an interesting character & progressive even for today honestly. And I loved seeing the journey her and Johnny went on.”

3. Justin Bobby – ★★★½
   “Picked up in the final act… and when Barbara pops off at the end I need a colorized version to see the red coat.”

4. Andrew McLain – ★★½
   “Yet another example of how Barbara Stanwyck can make an ok movie watchable. Not a bad skewering of the wealthy elite of the 30s—not much different from today.”

5. Reely Old Movies – ★★★½
   “I liked the film, I had a good time with it, though it did feel a bit rushed. The last 20 minutes are when everything starts to happen, and it wraps up pretty abruptly. Pretty good film, Stanwyck delivers as always.”

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Meta Description:
A drama starring Barbara Stanwyck, The Woman in Red (1935) follows a professional horse rider who marries into high society, only to face class prejudice and scandal. Directed by Robert Florey, the film explores love, reputation, and resilience in the face of adversity.