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Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line

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Born Ruby Stevens, she was orphaned when she was four. A chance audition led to a chorus job. By 17 she was a Ziegfeld Girl. At 20 she earned excellent reviews for a bit part in a Broadway play — and she had a new name: Barbara Stanwyck.

DirectorGene Feldman

WritersGene Feldman·Suzette Winter

ProducersGene Feldman·Stephen Janson

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Cast · Directed by Gene Feldman

Barbara Stanwyck

Self (archive footage)

Richard Chamberlain

Self (archive footage)

Gary Cooper

Self (archive footage)

Kirk Douglas

Self (archive footage)

Paul Douglas

Self (archive footage)

Shirley Eder

Self

Frank Fay

Self (archive footage)

Henry Fonda

Self (archive footage)

Charlton Heston

Self

William Holden

Self (archive footage)

Burt Lancaster

Self (archive footage)

Roddy McDowall

Self

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Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line?

Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line is streaming on Fawesome, Pluto TV and Tubi TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line on Netflix?

No, Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Fawesome and Pluto TV.

Is Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line on Amazon Prime Video?

Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line for free?

Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line is available to stream free (with ads) on Fawesome and Pluto TV in United States.

Is Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line based on a true story?

Yes — Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).