The Woman in Red (1935)

In the shimmering world of high society and horse shows, the spirited Shelby Barrett (Barbara Stanwyck) - a professional show horse rider - works tirelessly for the affluent widow "Nicko" Nicholas (Genevieve Tobin). Amidst the rampant wealth and glamour, she unexpectedly finds love with Johnny Wyatt (Gene Raymond), a charming polo player hailing from a once-wealthy Long Island lineage, now surviving on the whims of "Nicko" and his polo ponies. Despite the relentless pursuits of the wealthy Gene Fairchild (John Eldredge), who harbors a silent love for Shelby, she and Johnny elope, embarking on a journey of marital bliss. However, their happiness is tainted by the frigid disapproval of Johnny's aristocratic, albeit bankrupt, family and the gossip-mongering of "Nicko". When Shelby and Johnny begin managing horses for wealthy neighbors using funds borrowed clandestinely from Fairchild, tensions escalate. The situation spirals into a scandalous whirlwind when "Nicko" instigates a gossip campaign against Shelby, and Fairchild, in Johnny's absence, invites her to entertain a wealthy client on his yacht. An unexpected tragedy on the yacht leads to Fairchild's arrest for murder, with the only potential savior being Shelby, the elusive 'woman in red' witness. With their marriage hanging in the balance, Shelby must navigate through this treacherous web of scandal, deceit, and high society politics. Will Johnny find it within himself to understand and forgive her, despite the fact that she retains her innocence? The Woman in Red presents a captivating tale of love tested by societal pressures and the dangerous allure of scandal.

The Woman in Red is a drama movie featuring Bess Flowers and directed by Robert Florey.

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