Payment Deferred
Synopsis
Bank clerk William Marble is desperate for money to pay his family's bills. When his wealthy nephew visits, Marble asks him for a loan, but the young man refuses. Marble decides to kill his nephew. It is a twisted path to justice after Marble is transformed by the crime he committed and the wealth he gains.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 7, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lothar Mendes
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernest Vajda, Claudine West
- Original Title
- Payment Deferred
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lothar Mendes
Ernest Vajda, Claudine West, C. S. Forester, Jeffrey Dell
Merritt B. Gerstad
Frank Sullivan
Department Leadership Roster
Merritt B. Gerstad
Director of Photography
Ernest Vajda
Screenplay
Frank Sullivan
Editor
Claudine West
Screenplay
Lothar Mendes
Director
Adrian
Costume Design
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What is Payment Deferred about?
Bank clerk William Marble is desperate for money to pay his family's bills. When his wealthy nephew visits, Marble asks him for a loan, but the young man refuses. Marble decides to kill his nephew. It is a twisted path to justice after Marble is transformed by the crime he committed and the wealth he gains.
Who directed Payment Deferred?
Payment Deferred was directed by Lothar Mendes.
Who stars in Payment Deferred?
The principal cast of Payment Deferred includes Charles Laughton, Maureen O'Sullivan, Dorothy Peterson, Verree Teasdale, Ray Milland.
When was Payment Deferred released and how long is it?
Payment Deferred was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Is Payment Deferred based on a book or true story?
Payment Deferred is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "C. S. Forester".