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The Easiest Way

NR

1931

73 minutes

DramaRomance

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.

Top Cast

Constance Bennett headshot

Constance Bennett

Laura Murdock

Adolphe Menjou headshot

Adolphe Menjou

William Brockton

Robert Montgomery headshot

Robert Montgomery

Jack Madison

Anita Page headshot

Anita Page

Peg Murdock

Marjorie Rambeau headshot

Marjorie Rambeau

Elfie St. Clair

J. Farrell MacDonald headshot

J. Farrell MacDonald

Ben Murdock

Clara Blandick headshot

Clara Blandick

Agnes Murdock

Clark Gable headshot

Clark Gable

Nickolas (Nick) Feliki

John Harron headshot

John Harron

Chris Swoboda - Laura's Suitor (uncredited)

Hedda Hopper headshot

Hedda Hopper

Mrs. Clara Williams (uncredited)

Charles Judels headshot

Charles Judels

Mr. Gensler (uncredited)

Andy Shuford headshot

Andy Shuford

Bobby Murdock (uncredited)