Hush Money
“An Exquisite Love That Must Be Reckoned in Dollars, Heartbreak or Happiness Hinged Upon”
Synopsis
Story of a girl who tries to live down the past and marries a wealthy man. Blackmail attempt by old associate foiled by friendly detective.
Top Cast
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Joan Bennett
Joan Gordon
Hardie Albright
Stuart Elliot
Owen Moore
Steve Pelton
Myrna Loy
Flo Curtis
C. Henry Gordon
Jack Curtis
Douglas Cosgrove
Captain Dan Emmett
George Raft
Maxie
Henry Armetta
Bootlegger (uncredited)
George Byron
Flannigan (uncredited)
Joan Castle
Miss Stockton (uncredited)
André Cheron
Silvio (uncredited)
Ronnie Cosby
Baby (uncredited)
George Irving
Mr. Stockton (uncredited)
Louise Mackintosh
Housekeeper (uncredited)
Nella Walker
Mrs. Stockton (uncredited)
Huey White
Puggie (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 5, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Lanfield
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Klein, Sidney Lanfield
- Original Title
- Hush Money
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Lanfield
Philip Klein, Sidney Lanfield
John F. Seitz
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Lanfield
Director
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
Philip Klein
Screenplay
Sidney Lanfield
Screenplay
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hush Money
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hush Money about?
Story of a girl who tries to live down the past and marries a wealthy man. Blackmail attempt by old associate foiled by friendly detective.
Who directed Hush Money?
Hush Money was directed by Sidney Lanfield.
Who stars in Hush Money?
The principal cast of Hush Money includes Joan Bennett, Hardie Albright, Owen Moore, Myrna Loy, C. Henry Gordon.
When was Hush Money released and how long is it?
Hush Money was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hush Money?
Hush Money holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).