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The Purchase Price

1932Movie1 h 8 minNR

DramaRomance
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes–49%
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes–49%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
William A. Wellman
Written by
Arthur Stringer, Robert Lord
Produced by
William Forsyth
Music by
Leo F. Forbstein

Everyone

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Facts

July 23, 1932 · 1 h 8 min · NR

Released
July 23, 1932
Runtime
1 h 8 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Act of True Love, The Chanteuse, Determined Homesteader +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Purchase Price?"

Questions about The Purchase Price

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Purchase Price?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Purchase Price from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Purchase Price worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.4).

Is The Purchase Price okay for kids?

NRViolenceSexual content

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Purchase Price good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Purchase Price plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.