Bride for Sale
“She'd Love to Say Yes to a Man with a Million!”
Synopsis
Nora Shelley is a tax expert for the accounting company which is led by Paul Martin. She thinks she can find a suitable husband by inspecting their clients' tax documents. Martin finds out and tries to dissuade her from this approach, later enlisting the help of his friend Steve Adams, who tries to woo Shelley.
Top Cast
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Claudette Colbert
Nora Shelley
Robert Young
Steve Adams
George Brent
Paul Martin
Max Baer
Litka
Gus Schilling
Timothy
Charles Arnt
Dobbs
Mary Bear
Miss Stone
Ann Tyrrell
Miss Swanson
Paul Maxey
Gentry
Burk Symon
Sitley
Georgia Caine
Mrs. Willis (uncredited)
Thurston Hall
Trisby (uncredited)
Patsy Moran
Sarah (uncredited)
Hans Conried
Jewelry Store Sales Clerk (uncredited)
Frank Orth
Police Sergeant (uncredited)
Harry Wilson
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Everett Glass
Willie (uncredited)
Florence Auer
Eloise Jonathan (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 12, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William D. Russell
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruce Manning, Islin Auster
- Original Score
- Friedrich Hollaender
- Original Title
- Bride for Sale
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.7M
- Production Studios
- Crest Productions, RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William D. Russell
Bruce Manning, Islin Auster, Joseph Fields, Frederick Kohner
Friedrich Hollaender
Joseph A. Valentine
Frederic Knudtson
Jack H. Skirball
Department Leadership Roster
William D. Russell
Director
Jack H. Skirball
Producer
Friedrich Hollaender
Original Music Composer
Joseph A. Valentine
Director of Photography
Frederic Knudtson
Editor
Bruce Manning
Screenplay
Islin Auster
Screenplay
Sophie
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bride for Sale
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bride for Sale about?
Nora Shelley is a tax expert for the accounting company which is led by Paul Martin. She thinks she can find a suitable husband by inspecting their clients' tax documents. Martin finds out and tries to dissuade her from this approach, later enlisting the help of his friend Steve Adams, who tries to woo Shelley.
Who directed Bride for Sale?
Bride for Sale was directed by William D. Russell.
Who stars in Bride for Sale?
The principal cast of Bride for Sale includes Claudette Colbert, Robert Young, George Brent, Max Baer, Gus Schilling.
When was Bride for Sale released and how long is it?
Bride for Sale was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
How much did Bride for Sale make at the box office?
Bride for Sale grossed $1.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Bride for Sale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bride for Sale was composed by Friedrich Hollaender.