The Easiest Way

    The Easiest Way
    1931

    Synopsis

    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.

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    Cast

    • Constance BennettLaura Murdock
    • Adolphe MenjouWilliam 'Will' Brockton
    • Robert MontgomeryJack Madison
    • Anita PagePeg Murdock Feliki
    • Marjorie RambeauElfie St. Clair
    • J. Farrell MacDonaldBen Murdock
    • Clara BlandickAgnes Murdock
    • Clark GableNick Feliki
    • John HarronLaura's Suitor Chris Swoboda (uncredited)
    • Hedda HopperMrs. Clara Williams (uncredited)

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