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7.2 / 10(6 votes)IMDb19331h 27mUnited States of America

Beauty for Sale

Synopsis

A beautiful woman lands a job at an exclusive salon that deals with the wives of wealthy businessmen. Her contact with these men leads to a series of affairs.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 1, 1933

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Richard Boleslawski
Screenplay & Story
Eve Greene, Zelda Sears
Original Title
Beauty for Sale
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 27m
Production Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Richard Boleslawski

Screenplay & Story

Eve Greene, Zelda Sears, Faith Baldwin

Director of Photography

James Wong Howe

Film Editing

Blanche Sewell

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Faith Baldwin

Department Leadership Roster

Richard Boleslawski

Director

Eve Greene

Screenplay

Zelda Sears

Screenplay

Blanche Sewell

Editor

Adrian

Adrian

Costume Design

James Wong Howe

James Wong Howe

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Beauty for Sale.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beauty for Sale

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

What is Beauty for Sale about?

A beautiful woman lands a job at an exclusive salon that deals with the wives of wealthy businessmen. Her contact with these men leads to a series of affairs.

Who directed Beauty for Sale?

Beauty for Sale was directed by Richard Boleslawski.

Who stars in Beauty for Sale?

The principal cast of Beauty for Sale includes Madge Evans, Alice Brady, Otto Kruger, Una Merkel, May Robson.

When was Beauty for Sale released and how long is it?

Beauty for Sale was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.

Is Beauty for Sale based on a book or true story?

Beauty for Sale is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Faith Baldwin".