Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down The Line

Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down The Line

70% | May 12, 1997 | Documentary

Born Ruby Stevens, she was orphaned when she was four. A chance audition led to a chorus job. By 17 she was a Ziegfeld Girl. At 20 she earned excellent reviews for a bit part in a Broadway play — and she had a new name: Barbara Stanwyck.

Featured Cast

Gene Feldman
Director
Gene Feldman
Writer

Cast

Self (archive footage)
Barbara Stanwyck
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Richard Chamberlain
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Gary Cooper
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Kirk Douglas
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Paul Douglas
Self (archive footage)

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