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  • Expensive Women (1931)
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    60 min | Drama
Expensive Women (1931)
Passed
60 min | Drama

"Expensive Women" is a 1931 Pre-Code talking film drama directed by silent-film veteran Hobart Henley and stars Dolores Costello. It was Costello's final film as a leading lady and star for Warners, with which she had been since 1925. She ...See more"Expensive Women" is a 1931 Pre-Code talking film drama directed by silent-film veteran Hobart Henley and stars Dolores Costello. It was Costello's final film as a leading lady and star for Warners, with which she had been since 1925. She retired to be the wife of John Barrymore and raise their family. Costello would return to films five years later after a long hiatus and the end of her marriage to Barrymore, but never regained the luster she enjoyed as a WB star. Many contemporary critics commented that this one had been an unfortunate choice for her return to the screen after a two-year absence. See less
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Director
Writers
Wilson Collison (by) | Harvey F. Thew (adaptation by) (as Harvey Thew) | Raymond Griffith (adaptation by)
Cinematographer
William Rees (photography)
Editor
Desmond O'Brien (edited by)
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Updated Oct 24, 1931

Release date
Oct 24, 1931 (United States)

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Cast

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18 cast members
Name Known for
Dolores Costello
Connie Newton Connie Newton   See fewer
H.B. Warner
Melville Raymond Melville Raymond   See fewer
Warren William
Neil Hartley Neil Hartley   See fewer
Anthony Bushell
Arthur Raymond Arthur Raymond   See fewer
Polly Walters
Molly Lane Molly Lane   See fewer
Joe Donahue
Bobby Brandon Bobby Brandon   See fewer
George Irving
Melville's Party Guest Melville's Party Guest   See fewer
Billy House
George Allison (as William House) George Allison (as William House)   See fewer
Jay Eaton
Party Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Bill Elliott
Party Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Sydney Jarvis
Jury Foreman (uncredited) Jury Foreman (uncredited)   See fewer
Allan Lane
Party Boy with Bobby (uncredited) Party Boy with Bobby (uncredited)   See fewer
Carl M. Leviness
Party Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Mae Madison
Irene (uncredited) Irene (uncredited)   See fewer
Margaret Mann
Flower Seller (uncredited) Flower Seller (uncredited)   See fewer
Cliff Saum
Taxi Driver (uncredited) Taxi Driver (uncredited)   See fewer
Morgan Wallace
Arthur Raymond's Pal (uncredited) Arthur Raymond's Pal (uncredited)   See fewer
Adele Watson
Martha - Connie's Maid (uncredited) Martha - Connie's Maid (uncredited)   See fewer
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