The Easiest Way (1931)
Overview
Growing up in a poor working-class family, Laura Murdock decides not to marry the boy next door and instead accepts wealthy, older William Brockton's invitation to move in with him. After falling in love with young up-and-coming newsman Jack Madison she leaves Will to wait for Jack's return from a long assignment. She runs out of money and becomes desperate, returning to Will who, upon learning of Jack's sudden arrival, tells Laura she must inform Jack of her living situation or he will.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.764 |
Directed By
Jack Conway
Crew
Eugene Walter
Edith Ellis
Jack Conway
René Hubert
Hunt Stromberg
Frank Sullivan
Robert A. Golden
Al Shenberg
John J. Mescall
Cedric Gibbons
TOP CAST
Constance Bennett
Laura Murdock
Adolphe Menjou
William Brockton
Robert Montgomery
Jack Madison
Anita Page
Peg Murdock
Marjorie Rambeau
Elfie St. Clair
J. Farrell MacDonald
Ben Murdock
Clara Blandick
Agnes Murdock
Clark Gable
Nickolas (Nick) Feliki
John Harron
Chris Swoboda - Laura's Suitor (uncredited)
Hedda Hopper
Mrs. Clara Williams (uncredited)
Charles Judels
Mr. Gensler (uncredited)
Andy Shuford
Bobby Murdock (uncredited)
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