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The Easiest Way

Anno di produzione: 1931

Stato del film: Catalogo

Paese d'origine: USA
Genere: Drama
Lingue: English
Plot: 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. Poor hardworking Laura Murdock, is discovered by Brockton Advertising agency, while in a department store. Now a model for Brockton, she is able to support her family. Everything isn't as rosey as it seems. Laura is forced to become Mr. Brockton's mistress. Laura's family disowns her. She soon meets the man of her dreams rich, John Madison. But he leaves to Argentina. Laura alone returns to Brockton - Brockton wants nothing to do with her. Laura is left in loneliness.
Colonna sonora: - "The Sidewalks of New York" Written by Charles B. Lawlor and James W. Blake (1894) Played as background in the opening scene - "Jingle Bells" Written by J.S. Pierpont (1857) Played as background at Christmas time - "Silent Night" Written by Joseph Moore and Franz Gruber Played as background at Christmas time - "Adeste Fidelis (O Come All Ye Faithful)" Written by Frederick Oakeley and John Francis Wade Played as background at Christmas time
Visti censura internazionale: USA:Passed
Date di uscita internazionali:
USA:7 February 1931
Suono:
Western Electric Sound System
Durata:
USA:73
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