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The Purchase Price

1932-07-23 · 68 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · Romance

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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Directors
William A. Wellman
Production companies
The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Barbara StanwyckBarbara StanwyckJoan Gordon Gilson
George BrentGeorge BrentJim Gilson
Lyle TalbotLyle TalbotEddie Fields
Hardie AlbrightHardie AlbrightDon Leslie
David LandauDavid LandauBull McDowell
Murray KinnellMurray KinnellSpike Forgan
Leila BennettLeila BennettEmily
Anne ShirleyAnne ShirleySarah Tipton (uncredited)
Mae BuschMae BuschTrain Passenger Queenie (uncredited)
Mike DonlinMike DonlinShivaree Attendee Tom Buchanan (uncredited)
John 'Skins' MillerJohn 'Skins' MillerAccordion Player Skins (uncredited)
Carlyle Moore Jr.Carlyle Moore Jr.Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Harry 'Snub' PollardHarry 'Snub' PollardHarmonica Player Joe Atterbury (uncredited)
Jed ProutyJed ProutyElks Crossing Jeweler (uncredited)
Henry RoquemoreFirst Man Joan Sings To (uncredited)
Lucille WardLucille WardJustice of the Peace's Wife (uncredited)
Adele WatsonAdele WatsonMrs. Sarah Tipton (uncredited)
Clarence WilsonClarence WilsonJustice of the Peace Elmer (uncredited)

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