The Purchase Price

(1932)Directed by William A. Wellman68 minDrama, Comedy
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.

Barbara Stanwyckas Joan Gordon Gilson
George Brentas Jim Gilson
Lyle Talbotas Eddie Fields
Hardie Albrightas Don Leslie
David Landauas Bull McDowell
Murray Kinnellas Spike Forgan
Anne Shirleyas Sarah Tipton (uncredited)
Mae Buschas Train Passenger Queenie (uncredited)
Mike Donlinas Shivaree Attendee Tom Buchanan (uncredited)
John 'Skins' Milleras Accordion Player Skins (uncredited)
Carlyle Moore Jr.as Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
Harry 'Snub' Pollardas Harmonica Player Joe Atterbury (uncredited)
Jed Proutyas Elks Crossing Jeweler (uncredited)
HRHenry Roquemoreas First Man Joan Sings To (uncredited)
Lucille Wardas Justice of the Peace's Wife (uncredited)
Adele Watsonas Mrs. Sarah Tipton (uncredited)
Clarence Wilsonas Justice of the Peace Elmer (uncredited)