The Purchase Price
"She took another woman's place on her wedding night!"
Originally released in 1932. The Purchase Price is a drama/comedy film. directed by William A. Wellman. At just 68 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Barbara Stanwyck, George Brent, and Lyle Talbot
Synopsis
Nightclub singer Joan Gordon runs away from her gangster boyfriend to become a mail-order bride to a struggling North Dakota farmer. Their relationship has a rocky start, but just as Joan realizes she's developing feelings for her husband, her old boyfriend arrives to win her back.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 23, 1932
93 years ago
Runtime
1h 8m
68 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (26 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Barbara Stanwyck
as Joan Gordon Gilson
George Brent
as Jim Gilson
Lyle Talbot
as Eddie Fields
Hardie Albright
as Don Leslie
David Landau
as Bull McDowell
Murray Kinnell
as Spike Forgan
Leila Bennett
as Emily
Anne Shirley
as Sarah Tipton (uncredited)
Mae Busch
as Train Passenger Queenie (uncredited)
Mike Donlin
as Shivaree Attendee Tom Buchanan (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Vitaphone Corporation
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Purchase Price about?
Nightclub singer Joan Gordon runs away from her gangster boyfriend to become a mail-order bride to a struggling North Dakota farmer. Their relationship has a rocky start, but just as Joan realizes ...
Who directed The Purchase Price?
The Purchase Price was directed by William A. Wellman.
How long is The Purchase Price?
The Purchase Price has a runtime of 1 hours and 8 minutes (68 minutes total).
When was The Purchase Price released?
The Purchase Price was released on July 23, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Purchase Price?
The main cast of The Purchase Price includes Barbara Stanwyck, George Brent, Lyle Talbot, Hardie Albright, David Landau.