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Forbidden

"Her Greatest Dramatic Role !"

January 8, 1932 1h 25m 6.5/10 (35 votes)

Originally released in 1932. Forbidden is a drama/romance film. directed by Frank Capra. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Barbara Stanwyck, Adolphe Menjou, and Ralph Bellamy

Synopsis

On a cruise to Cuba, Lulu Smith falls in love with Bob Grover. Back home, she breaks off the romance when he tells her he is married. Lulu has a baby but doesn't tell Bob, who turns out to be a rising politician. She passes herself off as the baby's nanny. When Bob learns what is going on, he adopts the little girl, not telling his wife or anyone else where she came from. Lulu gets a job at a newspaper. Things get complicated when the editor gets the dirt on Bob, but also wants to marry Lulu.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 8, 1932 94 years ago
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Runtime 1h 25m 85 minutes total
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User Rating 6.5/10 Good (35 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Columbia Pictures

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forbidden about?

On a cruise to Cuba, Lulu Smith falls in love with Bob Grover. Back home, she breaks off the romance when he tells her he is married. Lulu has a baby but doesn't tell Bob, who turns out to be a ris...

Who directed Forbidden?

Forbidden was directed by Frank Capra.

How long is Forbidden?

Forbidden has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).

When was Forbidden released?

Forbidden was released on January 8, 1932 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Forbidden?

The main cast of Forbidden includes Barbara Stanwyck, Adolphe Menjou, Ralph Bellamy, Dorothy Peterson, Thomas Jefferson.