Payment on Demand (1951)
He Strayed... and He Paid. She saw to that!
David gives his wife, Joyce, an unexpected—and unpleasant—surprise when he suddenly demands a divorce. When she then learns that David has taken up with a younger woman, Joyce decides to make the most of this separation by taking a solo trip to the Caribbean. However, just before diving into a vacation fling, she runs into Emily, an old chum whose own divorce has left her embittered. Joyce then debates giving married life one last chance.
Director: Curtis Bernhardt
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: February 3, 1951
Cast
- Bette Davis - Joyce Ramsey (nee Jackson)
- Barry Sullivan - David Anderson Ramsey
- Jane Cowl - Mrs. Emily Hedges
- Kent Taylor - Robert Townsend
- Betty Lynn - Martha Ramsey
- John Sutton - Anthony Tunliffe
- Frances Dee - Eileen Benson
- Peggie Castle - Diana Ramsey
- Otto Kruger - Ted Prescott
- Walter Sande - Swanson
Screenplay
Music: Victor Young
Cinematography: Leo Tover
Editing: Harry Marker
Production: Gwenaud Productions, RKO Radio Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Divorce Process and Aftermath
Keywords
ambition, divorce, class prejudice, told in flashback, devoted wife, marital discord, boating trip, family court, scheming wife, social climber, corporate lawyer
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Payment on Demand about?
- David gives his wife, Joyce, an unexpected—and unpleasant—surprise when he suddenly demands a divorce. When she then learns that David has taken up with a younger woman, Joyce decides to make the most of this separation by taking a solo trip to the Caribbean. However, just before diving into a vacation fling, she runs into Emily, an old chum whose own divorce has left her embittered. Joyce then debates giving married life one last chance.
- Who directed Payment on Demand?
- Payment on Demand was directed by Curtis Bernhardt.
- Who stars in Payment on Demand?
- Payment on Demand stars Bette Davis, Barry Sullivan, Jane Cowl, Kent Taylor, Betty Lynn, John Sutton.
- How long is Payment on Demand?
- Payment on Demand has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Payment on Demand?
- Payment on Demand is a Drama film.
- Where was Payment on Demand produced?
- Payment on Demand was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Payment on Demand?
- The themes of Payment on Demand include: Divorce Process and Aftermath.