The Easiest Way(1931)
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The Easiest Way Synopsis
A virtuous and innocent young woman uneasily gives in to the lavish attentions of a "sugar daddy" but then finds true love with a newspaperman her own age. But when he disappears on a long assignment, she is unable to support herself in Depression-era New York and returns to her previous arrangement, placing her in a predicament when he returns.
The Easiest Way (1931) is a drama and romance film directed by Jack Conway, released on February 7, 1931 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Constance Bennett, Adolphe Menjou, Robert Montgomery and Anita Page. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Jack Conway
- Writers:
- Eugene Walter, Edith Ellis
- Producers:
- Hunt Stromberg
- Cinematographer:
- John J. Mescall
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Easiest Way Cast & Crew
Main cast
Constance Bennett
as Laura Murdock
Adolphe Menjou
as William Brockton
Robert Montgomery
as Jack Madison
Anita Page
as Peg Murdock
Marjorie Rambeau
as Elfie St. Clair
J. Farrell MacDonald
as Ben Murdock
Clara Blandick
as Agnes Murdock
Clark Gable
as Nickolas (Nick) Feliki
John Harron
as Chris Swoboda - Laura's Suitor (uncredited)
Hedda Hopper
as Mrs. Clara Williams (uncredited)
Charles Judels
as Mr. Gensler (uncredited)
Andy Shuford
as Bobby Murdock (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Jack Conway, written by Eugene Walter and Edith Ellis, produced by Hunt Stromberg.
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The Easiest Way Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 15 ratings.
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The Easiest Way – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Easiest Way?
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The main cast of The Easiest Way (1931) includes Constance Bennett, Adolphe Menjou, Robert Montgomery, Anita Page and Marjorie Rambeau. The film was directed by Jack Conway. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Easiest Way released?
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The Easiest Way was released on February 7, 1931 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is The Easiest Way worth watching?
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The Easiest Way (1931) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.