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6.5 / 10(4 votes)IMDb19271h 16mUnited States of America

Paid to Love

“A Paris Girl Whose Beauty Rocked a Kingdom”

Synopsis

An American banker goes to a small Balkan country looking to invest his bank's money and shore up the country's weak economy in order to maximize the return on their investment. Towards that end he befriends the country's king and they come up with a scheme to get the Crown Prince married, a prospect not particularly appealing to the Crown Prince--until he sees the beautiful cabaret dancer the pair has picked for him to marry.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 23, 1927

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Howard Hawks
Screenplay & Story
Harry Carr, Benjamin Glazer, Seton I. Miller, William M. Conselman, Howard Hawks
Original Title
Paid to Love
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
No Language
Runtime
1h 16m
Production Studios
Fox Film Corporation

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Howard Hawks

Screenplay & Story

Harry Carr, Benjamin Glazer, Seton I. Miller, William M. Conselman, Howard Hawks

Director of Photography

L. William O'Connell

Department Leadership Roster

Howard Hawks

Howard Hawks

Director

Benjamin Glazer

Writer

Seton I. Miller

Seton I. Miller

Writer

William M. Conselman

Writer

L. William O'Connell

Director of Photography

Howard Hawks

Howard Hawks

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Paid to Love.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Paid to Love

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Paid to Love about?

An American banker goes to a small Balkan country looking to invest his bank's money and shore up the country's weak economy in order to maximize the return on their investment. Towards that end he befriends the country's king and they come up with a scheme to get the Crown Prince married, a prospect not particularly appealing to the Crown Prince--until he sees the beautiful cabaret dancer the pair has picked for him to marry.

Who directed Paid to Love?

Paid to Love was directed by Howard Hawks.

Who stars in Paid to Love?

The principal cast of Paid to Love includes George O'Brien, Virginia Valli, J. Farrell MacDonald, William Powell, Thomas Jefferson.

When was Paid to Love released and how long is it?

Paid to Love was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.