Payment on Demand
“He Strayed... and He Paid. She saw to that!”
Synopsis
David gives his wife, Joyce, an unexpected—and unpleasant—surprise when he suddenly demands a divorce. When she then learns that David has taken up with a younger woman, Joyce decides to make the most of this separation by taking a solo trip to the Caribbean. However, just before diving into a vacation fling, she runs into Emily, an old chum whose own divorce has left her embittered. Joyce then debates giving married life one last chance.
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Payment on Demand 1951) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-24
Top Cast
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Bette Davis
Joyce Ramsey (nee Jackson)
Barry Sullivan
David Anderson Ramsey
Jane Cowl
Mrs. Emily Hedges
Kent Taylor
Robert Townsend
Betty Lynn
Martha Ramsey
John Sutton
Anthony Tunliffe
Frances Dee
Eileen Benson
Peggie Castle
Diana Ramsey
Otto Kruger
Ted Prescott
Walter Sande
Swanson
Brett King
Phil Polanski
Richard Anderson
Jim Boland
Natalie Schafer
Mrs. Edna Blanton
Katherine Emery
Mrs. Gates
Lisa Golm
Molly
Moroni Olsen
Mr. Barton
Frank Wilcox
Greg Drake
James Griffith
Arthur
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 3, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Curtis Bernhardt
- Screenplay & Story
- Curtis Bernhardt, Bruce Manning
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- Payment on Demand
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Gwenaud Productions, RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Curtis Bernhardt
Curtis Bernhardt, Bruce Manning
Victor Young
Leo Tover
Harry Marker
Jack H. Skirball, Bruce Manning
Department Leadership Roster
Curtis Bernhardt
Director
Jack H. Skirball
Producer
Curtis Bernhardt
Writer
Harry Marker
Editor
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Bruce Manning
Writer
Bruce Manning
Producer
Leo Tover
Director of Photography
Walter Plunkett
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Payment on Demand
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What is Payment on Demand about?
David gives his wife, Joyce, an unexpected—and unpleasant—surprise when he suddenly demands a divorce. When she then learns that David has taken up with a younger woman, Joyce decides to make the most of this separation by taking a solo trip to the Caribbean. However, just before diving into a vacation fling, she runs into Emily, an old chum whose own divorce has left her embittered. Joyce then debates giving married life one last chance.
Who directed Payment on Demand?
Payment on Demand was directed by Curtis Bernhardt.
Who stars in Payment on Demand?
The principal cast of Payment on Demand includes Bette Davis, Barry Sullivan, Jane Cowl, Kent Taylor, Betty Lynn.
When was Payment on Demand released and how long is it?
Payment on Demand was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Payment on Demand?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Payment on Demand was composed by Victor Young.