The Purchase Price (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1932, The Purchase Price is a comedy and drama film directed by William A. Wellman, running about 68 minutes. “She took another woman's place on her wedding night!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Purchase Price stars Barbara Stanwyck as Joan Gordon Gilson, George Brent as Jim Gilson, Lyle Talbot as Eddie Fields and Hardie Albright as Don Leslie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Purchase Price has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Purchase Price page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Purchase Price tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Purchase Price (1932)?
- In US, The Purchase Price is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Purchase Price worth watching?
- The Purchase Price holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Purchase Price?
- The Purchase Price stars Barbara Stanwyck, George Brent, Lyle Talbot, Hardie Albright and David Landau.
- When was The Purchase Price released?
- The Purchase Price was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.