The Easiest Way
1931, English. Directed by Jack Conway.
A SOUL FOR SALE
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Jack ConwayDirector
- Constance BennettLaura Murdock
- Adolphe MenjouWilliam Brockton
- Robert MontgomeryJack Madison
- Anita PagePeg Murdock
- Marjorie RambeauElfie St. Clair
- J. Farrell MacDonaldBen Murdock
- Clara BlandickAgnes Murdock
- Clark GableNickolas (Nick) Feliki
- John HarronChris Swoboda - Laura's Suitor (uncredited)
- Hedda HopperMrs. Clara Williams (uncredited)
- Charles JudelsMr. Gensler (uncredited)
- Andy ShufordBobby Murdock (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 7 February 1931
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Edith Ellis
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How long is The Easiest Way?
The Easiest Way runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
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The Easiest Way is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Easiest Way on?
The Easiest Way isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 February 1931. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Easiest Way?
If you liked The Easiest Way, try The Secret: Dare to Dream, Possessed, City Girl.
Who directed The Easiest Way?
The Easiest Way (1931) was directed by Jack Conway and stars Constance Bennett, Adolphe Menjou, Robert Montgomery.