The Purchase Price(1932)
She took another woman's place on her wedding night!
The Purchase Price 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.
The Purchase Price (1932) is a drama and romance film directed by William A. Wellman, released on July 23, 1932 with a runtime of 1h 8m. It stars Barbara Stanwyck, George Brent, Lyle Talbot and Hardie Albright. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 28 ratings.
- Director:
- William A. Wellman
- Writers:
- Arthur Stringer, Robert Lord
- Cinematographer:
- Sidney Hickox
- Production:
- The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Purchase Price (1932) Trailer
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The Purchase Price Cast & Crew
Main cast
Barbara Stanwyck
as Joan Gordon Gilson
George Brent
as Jim Gilson
Lyle Talbot
as Eddie Fields
Hardie Albright
as Don Leslie
David Landau
as Bull McDowell
Murray Kinnell
as Spike Forgan
Leila Bennett
as Emily
Anne Shirley
as Sarah Tipton (uncredited)
Mae Busch
as Train Passenger Queenie (uncredited)
Mike Donlin
as Shivaree Attendee Tom Buchanan (uncredited)
John 'Skins' Miller
as Accordion Player Skins (uncredited)
Carlyle Moore Jr.
as Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by William A. Wellman, written by Arthur Stringer and Robert Lord.
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The Purchase Price Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 28 ratings.
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The Purchase Price – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Purchase Price online?
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The Purchase Price (1932) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Purchase Price?
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The main cast of The Purchase Price (1932) includes Barbara Stanwyck, George Brent, Lyle Talbot, Hardie Albright and David Landau. The film was directed by William A. Wellman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Purchase Price released?
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The Purchase Price was released on July 23, 1932 and runs for 1h 8m.
Is The Purchase Price worth watching?
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The Purchase Price (1932) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 28 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.
Is there a trailer for The Purchase Price?
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Yes. The official The Purchase Price trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.