The Price of Things
Synopsis
Courtenay John Dayre is drugged by a jealous spy on the night before his loveless marriage to Anthea. His twin, John Courtenay Dayre, reluctantly agrees to impersonate his brother at the wedding, only to discover a genuine affection for his accidental wife. Meanwhile, Courtenay begins to understand the price of things when he realises that his affair has allowed a valuable military secret to be stolen.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elinor Glyn
- Screenplay & Story
- Elinor Glyn, Lady Juliet Rhys-Williams
- Original Title
- The Price of Things
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Elinor Glyn Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elinor Glyn
Elinor Glyn, Lady Juliet Rhys-Williams
Charles Rosher
Leslie Norman
Elinor Glyn
Department Leadership Roster
Leslie Norman
Editor
Charles Rosher
Director of Photography
Lady Juliet Rhys-Williams
Writer
Elinor Glyn
Producer
Elinor Glyn
Director
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What is The Price of Things about?
Courtenay John Dayre is drugged by a jealous spy on the night before his loveless marriage to Anthea. His twin, John Courtenay Dayre, reluctantly agrees to impersonate his brother at the wedding, only to discover a genuine affection for his accidental wife. Meanwhile, Courtenay begins to understand the price of things when he realises that his affair has allowed a valuable military secret to be stolen.
Who directed The Price of Things?
The Price of Things was directed by Elinor Glyn.
Who stars in The Price of Things?
The principal cast of The Price of Things includes Elissa Landi, Mona Goya, Marjorie Loring, Muriel Minty, Stewart Rome.
When was The Price of Things released and how long is it?
The Price of Things was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Is The Price of Things based on a book or true story?
The Price of Things is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Elinor Glyn".