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The Great Man's Lady (1941)

"She's his secret woman!"

6.319411h 30mEN
WesternDramaRomance

Directed by William A. Wellman

Rating

6.3/10

Runtime

1h 30m

Language

EN

Release

October 31, 1941

Director

William A. Wellman

Overview

In Hoyt City, a statue of founder Ethan Hoyt is dedicated, and 100 year old Hannah Sempler Hoyt (who lives in the last residence among skyscrapers) is at last persuaded to tell her story to a 'girl biographer'. Flashback: in 1848, teenage Hannah meets and flirts with pioneer Ethan; on a sudden impul...

Cast

Barbara Stanwyck

Barbara Stanwyck

Hannah Sempler Hoyt

Joel McCrea

Joel McCrea

Mr. Sempler

Brian Donlevy

Brian Donlevy

Steely Edwards

K.T. Stevens

K.T. Stevens

Girl Biographer

Thurston Hall

Thurston Hall

Mr. Sempler

Lloyd Corrigan

Lloyd Corrigan

Mr. Cadwallader

Etta McDaniel

Etta McDaniel

Delilah

William B. Davidson

William B. Davidson

Sen. Knobs

Lillian Yarbo

Lillian Yarbo

Mandy

Helen Lynd

Helen Lynd

Bettina

Mary Treen

Mary Treen

Persis

Lucien Littlefield

Lucien Littlefield

City Editor

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Great Man's Lady (1941), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

In Hoyt City, a statue of founder Ethan Hoyt is dedicated, and 100 year old Hannah Sempler Hoyt (who lives in the last residence among skyscrapers) is at last persuaded to tell her story to a 'girl biographer'. Flashback: in 1848, teenage Hannah meets and flirts with pioneer Ethan; on a sudden impulse, they elope. We follow their struggle to found a city in the wilderness, hampered by the Gold Rush, star-crossed love, peril, and heartbreak. The star "ages" 80 years.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Great Man's Lady. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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