Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line (1997) is a Documentary film that follows 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. Currently, you can watch Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line on Amazon Video. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 3 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.