The Easiest Way (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1931, The Easiest Way is a drama and romance film directed by Jack Conway, running about 73 minutes. “A SOUL FOR SALE” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Growing up in a poor working-class family, Laura decides not to marry the boy-next-door and instead accepts wealthy, older Will Brockton's invitation to move in with him. After falling in love with young up-and-coming newsman Jack Madison she leaves Brockton to wait for Madison's return from a long assignment. She runs out of money and becomes desperate, returning again to Brockton who, upon learning of Madison's sudden arrival, tells Laura she must inform Madison of her living situation or he will.
Who’s in it. The Easiest Way stars Constance Bennett as Laura Murdock, Adolphe Menjou as William 'Will' Brockton, Robert Montgomery as Jack Madison and Anita Page as Peg Murdock Feliki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Easiest Way has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Easiest Way page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Easiest Way tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Easiest Way (1931)?
- In US, The Easiest Way is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Easiest Way worth watching?
- The Easiest Way holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Easiest Way?
- The Easiest Way stars Constance Bennett, Adolphe Menjou, Robert Montgomery, Anita Page and Marjorie Rambeau.
- When was The Easiest Way released?
- The Easiest Way was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.