The Wedding Night

Plot Summary

While working on a novel in his country home in Connecticut, married writer Tony Barrett develops romantic feelings for Manya Novak, the daughter of a neighboring farmer. Manya is unhappily engaged to Frederik Sobieski. After a snowstorm, Tony and Manya get trapped together in his house overnight. The next day, Manya's father insists that her wedding to Frederik take place in spite of Manya's misgivings. Drunkenness and jealousy result in tragedy at the wedding reception that night.

Top Cast

Gary Cooper Tony Barrett

Anna Sten Manya Novak

Ralph Bellamy Fredrik Sobieski

Helen Vinson Dora Barrett

Sig Ruman Mr. Jan Novak