Beauty for Sale

Beauty for Sale

1933 · 87 min · ★ 7.2 · Drama, Romance

A beautiful woman lands a job at an exclusive salon that deals with the wives of wealthy businessmen. Her contact with these men leads to a series of affairs.

Directed by Richard Boleslawski · Written by Zelda Sears

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Cast

Madge Evans Letty Lawson
Alice Brady Henrietta Sherwood
Otto Kruger Mr. Sherwood
Una Merkel Carol Merrick
May Robson Mrs. Merrick
Phillips Holmes Burt Barton
Edward Nugent Bill Merrick
Hedda Hopper Madame Sonia Barton
Florine McKinney Jane
Isabel Jewell Hortense
Louise Carter Mrs. Lawson
Charley Grapewin Freddy Gordon

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