The Purchase Price
1932, English. Directed by William A. Wellman.
She took another woman's place on her wedding night!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- William A. WellmanDirector
- Barbara StanwyckJoan Gordon Gilson
- George BrentJim Gilson
- Lyle TalbotEddie Fields
- Hardie AlbrightDon Leslie
- David LandauBull McDowell
- Murray KinnellSpike Forgan
- Leila BennettEmily
- Anne ShirleySarah Tipton (uncredited)
- Mae BuschTrain Passenger Queenie (uncredited)
- Mike DonlinShivaree Attendee Tom Buchanan (uncredited)
- John 'Skins' MillerAccordion Player Skins (uncredited)
- Carlyle Moore Jr.Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 23 July 1932
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Lord, Arthur Stringer
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How long is The Purchase Price?
The Purchase Price runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
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The Purchase Price is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Purchase Price on?
The Purchase Price isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Purchase Price?
If you liked The Purchase Price, try City Girl, Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans, The Lost Husband.
Who directed The Purchase Price?
The Purchase Price (1932) was directed by William A. Wellman and stars Barbara Stanwyck, George Brent, Lyle Talbot.