The Easiest Way (1931)

02/07/1931 (US) • 1h 13m

Drama, Romance

A SOUL FOR SALE

Overview

Growing up in a poor working-class family, Laura Murdock decides not to marry the boy next door and instead accepts wealthy, older William Brockton's invitation to move in with him. After falling in love with young up-and-coming newsman Jack Madison she leaves Will to wait for Jack's return from a long assignment. She runs out of money and becomes desperate, returning to Will who, upon learning of Jack's sudden arrival, tells Laura she must inform Jack of her living situation or he will.

Top Billed Cast

Constance Bennett

Laura Murdock

Adolphe Menjou

William Brockton

Robert Montgomery

Jack Madison

Anita Page

Peg Murdock

Marjorie Rambeau

Elfie St. Clair

Clara Blandick

Agnes Murdock

Clark Gable

Nickolas (Nick) Feliki

John Harron

Chris Swoboda - Laura's Suitor (uncredited)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

colorado

great depression

family relationships

mistress

tenement

pre-code

modeling

kept woman

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