The Easiest Way
“A SOUL FOR SALE”
Synopsis
A virtuous and innocent young woman uneasily gives in to the lavish attentions of a "sugar daddy" but then finds true love with a newspaperman her own age. But when he disappears on a long assignment, she is unable to support herself in Depression-era New York and returns to her previous arrangement, placing her in a predicament when he returns.
Top Cast
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Constance Bennett
Laura Murdock
Adolphe Menjou
William Brockton
Robert Montgomery
Jack Madison
Anita Page
Peg Murdock
Marjorie Rambeau
Elfie St. Clair
J. Farrell MacDonald
Ben Murdock
Clara Blandick
Agnes Murdock
Clark Gable
Nickolas (Nick) Feliki
John Harron
Chris Swoboda - Laura's Suitor (uncredited)
Hedda Hopper
Mrs. Clara Williams (uncredited)
Charles Judels
Mr. Gensler (uncredited)
Andy Shuford
Bobby Murdock (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 7, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Conway
- Screenplay & Story
- Eugene Walter, Edith Ellis
- Original Title
- The Easiest Way
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Conway
Eugene Walter, Edith Ellis
John J. Mescall
Frank Sullivan
Hunt Stromberg
Department Leadership Roster
Edith Ellis
Writer
Jack Conway
Director
René Hubert
Costume Design
Hunt Stromberg
Producer
Frank Sullivan
Editor
John J. Mescall
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Easiest Way
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What is The Easiest Way about?
A virtuous and innocent young woman uneasily gives in to the lavish attentions of a "sugar daddy" but then finds true love with a newspaperman her own age. But when he disappears on a long assignment, she is unable to support herself in Depression-era New York and returns to her previous arrangement, placing her in a predicament when he returns.
Who directed The Easiest Way?
The Easiest Way was directed by Jack Conway.
Who stars in The Easiest Way?
The principal cast of The Easiest Way includes Constance Bennett, Adolphe Menjou, Robert Montgomery, Anita Page, Marjorie Rambeau.
When was The Easiest Way released and how long is it?
The Easiest Way was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Easiest Way?
The Easiest Way holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).