The Great Man's Lady (1941)

Name: The Great Man's Lady
Genre: Western, Drama, Romance
Released: 1941
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Barbara Stanwyck, Joel McCrea, Brian Donlevy, K.T. Stevens, Thurston Hall

1h 30m United States of America

Western Drama Romance

Plot

In Hoyt City, a statue honoring founder Ethan Hoyt is unveiled, prompting the centenarian Hannah Sempler Hoyt to recount her remarkable life to a young biographer. Through flashbacks to 1848, viewers witness teenage Hannah’s whirlwind romance with Ethan, leading to a passionate elopement. As they strive to establish a thriving city amidst the chaos of the Gold Rush, they face numerous challenges, including danger and heartache. Their enduring love story unfolds against a backdrop of time, as Hannah ages eighty years while navigating the trials of pioneer life.

Cast

Barbara Stanwyck Joel McCrea Brian Donlevy K.T. Stevens Thurston Hall Lloyd Corrigan Etta McDaniel William B. Davidson Lillian Yarbo Helen Lynd Mary Treen Lucien Littlefield John Hamilton Fred 'Snowflake' Toones George Irving