Forbidden(1932)
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Forbidden 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.
Forbidden (1932) is a drama and romance film directed by Frank Capra, released on January 8, 1932 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Barbara Stanwyck, Adolphe Menjou, Ralph Bellamy and Dorothy Peterson. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 39 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Capra
- Writers:
- Frank Capra, Jo Swerling
- Producers:
- Frank Capra, Harry Cohn
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph Walker
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Forbidden Cast & Crew
Main cast
Barbara Stanwyck
as Lulu Smith
Adolphe Menjou
as Robert Grover
Ralph Bellamy
as Al Holland
Dorothy Peterson
as Helen Grover
Thomas Jefferson
as Wilkinson
- Myrna Fresholt
Myrna Fresholt
as Roberta - Baby
Charlotte Henry
as Roberta - Age 18
Oliver Eckhardt
as Briggs
Key crew
Directed by Frank Capra, written by Frank Capra and Jo Swerling, produced by Frank Capra and Harry Cohn.
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Forbidden Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 39 ratings.
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Forbidden – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Forbidden online?
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Forbidden (1932) is available to stream on fuboTV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Forbidden?
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The main cast of Forbidden (1932) includes Barbara Stanwyck, Adolphe Menjou, Ralph Bellamy, Dorothy Peterson and Thomas Jefferson. The film was directed by Frank Capra. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Forbidden released?
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Forbidden was released on January 8, 1932 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Forbidden worth watching?
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Forbidden (1932) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 39 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.