The Easiest Way's primary photo
  • The Easiest Way (1931)
  • Passed
    73 min | Drama, Romance
The Easiest Way (1931)
Passed
73 min | Drama, Romance

Laura from a poor family rejects her boyfriend for a wealthy older man. She falls for a younger journalist, leaves the wealthy man but struggles financially.
Read more: Plot summary
Director
Writers
Edith Ellis (adaptation) | Eugene Walter (play)
Cinematographer
John J. Mescall (photographed by) (as John Mescall)
Trending & News

Become a member to see MOVIEmeter and news information about The Easiest Way.

Box Office

Become a member to see Box Office information about The Easiest Way.


Release date
Feb 7, 1931 (United States)

Contacts

Become a member to see contact information for The Easiest Way.

Cast

+ Add Cast
22 cast members
Name Known for
Constance Bennett
Laura Murdock Laura Murdock   See fewer
Adolphe Menjou
William Brockton William Brockton   See fewer
Robert Montgomery
Jack Madison Jack Madison   See fewer
Anita Page
Peg Murdock Peg Murdock   See fewer
Marjorie Rambeau
Elfie St. Clair Elfie St. Clair   See fewer
J. Farrell MacDonald
Ben Murdock Ben Murdock   See fewer
Clara Blandick
Agnes Murdock Agnes Murdock   See fewer
Clark Gable
Nickolas (Nick) Feliki Nickolas (Nick) Feliki   See fewer
Richard Bishop
Hotel Clerk (uncredited) Hotel Clerk (uncredited)   See fewer
Lynton Brent
Brockton Associate (uncredited) Brockton Associate (uncredited)   See fewer
Noel Francis
Women at Cook-Out (uncredited) Women at Cook-Out (uncredited)   See fewer
Jack Hanlon
Andy Murdock (uncredited) Andy Murdock (uncredited)   See fewer
John Harron
Chris Swoboda - Laura's Suitor (uncredited) Chris Swoboda - Laura's Suitor (uncredited)   See fewer
Dell Henderson
Bud Williams (uncredited) Bud Williams (uncredited)   See fewer
Hedda Hopper
Mrs. Clara Williams (uncredited) Mrs. Clara Williams (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Judels
Mr. Gensler (uncredited) Mr. Gensler (uncredited)   See fewer
Elizabeth Ann Keever
Tillie Murdock (uncredited) Tillie Murdock (uncredited)   See fewer
William H. O'Brien
Alfred - Brockton's Butler (uncredited) Alfred - Brockton's Butler (uncredited)   See fewer
John Qualen
Man Shaving in Room Across Alley (uncredited) Man Shaving in Room Across Alley (uncredited)   See fewer
Andy Shuford
Bobby Murdock (uncredited) Bobby Murdock (uncredited)   See fewer
Michael Stuart
Office Boy (uncredited) Office Boy (uncredited)   See fewer
Francis Palmer Tilton
Artist (uncredited) Artist (uncredited)   See fewer
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.

MOVIEmeter

Members only

Become a member to access additional data

Ratings Breakdown