The Bride Walks Out

The Bride Walks Out is a 1936 American romantic comedy film directed by Leigh Jason and starring Barbara Stanwyck, Gene Raymond, and Robert Young. Based on an original story by Howard Emmett Rogers, the film is about a woman forced to give up her job as a fashion model by her new husband. Unable to meet her financial obligations, the woman secretly gets another job. The Bride Walks Out was the first of six films Edward Small made at RKO.

The Bride Walks Out
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Leigh Jason
Screenplay by	P. J. Wolfson Philip G. Epstein
Story by	Howard Emmett Rogers
Produced by	Edward Small
Starring	Barbara Stanwyck Gene Raymond Robert Young
Cinematography	J. Roy Hunt
Edited by	Arthur Roberts
Music by	Roy Webb
Production company	RKO Pictures
Distributed by	RKO Pictures
Release date	July 10, 1936 (1936-07-10) (USA)
Running time	75 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$289,000[1]
Box office	$670,000[1]

Plot

Carolyn Martin has expensive tastes despite husband Michael not earning much money. They split up and she is wooed by a millionaire.

Cast

• Barbara Stanwyck as Carolyn Martin
• Gene Raymond as Michael Martin
• Robert Young as Hugh McKenzie
• Ned Sparks as Paul Dodson
• Helen Broderick as Mattie Dodson
• Willie Best as Smokie
• Robert Warwick as Mr. McKenzie
• Billy Gilbert as Mr. Donovan
• Wade Boteler as Field Engineer
• Hattie McDaniel as Carolyn's Maid

Reception

The film made a profit of $164,000.^[1]