The Purchase Price
“She took another woman's place on her wedding night!”
Synopsis
Nightclub singer Joan Gordon runs away from her gangster boyfriend to become a mail-order bride to a struggling North Dakota farmer. Their relationship has a rocky start, but just as Joan realizes she's developing feelings for her husband, her old boyfriend arrives to win her back.
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Barbara Stanwyck
Joan Gordon Gilson
George Brent
Jim Gilson
Lyle Talbot
Eddie Fields
Hardie Albright
Don Leslie
David Landau
Bull McDowell
Murray Kinnell
Spike Forgan
Leila Bennett
Emily
Anne Shirley
Sarah Tipton (uncredited)
Mae Busch
Train Passenger Queenie (uncredited)
Mike Donlin
Shivaree Attendee Tom Buchanan (uncredited)
John 'Skins' Miller
Accordion Player Skins (uncredited)
Carlyle Moore Jr.
Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Harry 'Snub' Pollard
Harmonica Player Joe Atterbury (uncredited)
Jed Prouty
Elks Crossing Jeweler (uncredited)
Henry Roquemore
First Man Joan Sings To (uncredited)
Lucille Ward
Justice of the Peace's Wife (uncredited)
Adele Watson
Mrs. Sarah Tipton (uncredited)
Clarence Wilson
Justice of the Peace Elmer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 23, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Wellman
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Lord, Arthur Stringer
- Original Title
- The Purchase Price
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Wellman
Robert Lord, Arthur Stringer
Sidney Hickox
William Holmes
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Lord
Writer
Arthur Stringer
Writer
William A. Wellman
Director
William Holmes
Editor
Sidney Hickox
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Purchase Price
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What is The Purchase Price about?
Nightclub singer Joan Gordon runs away from her gangster boyfriend to become a mail-order bride to a struggling North Dakota farmer. Their relationship has a rocky start, but just as Joan realizes she's developing feelings for her husband, her old boyfriend arrives to win her back.
Who directed The Purchase Price?
The Purchase Price was directed by William A. Wellman.
Who stars in The Purchase Price?
The principal cast of The Purchase Price includes Barbara Stanwyck, George Brent, Lyle Talbot, Hardie Albright, David Landau.
When was The Purchase Price released and how long is it?
The Purchase Price was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Purchase Price?
The Purchase Price holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).