PAYMENT ON DEMAND was made before Davis' much flashier performance in ALL ABOUT EVE and was held back until after that was released. After 18 years at Warner Bros., this was her first outside assignment, and while it doesn't come close to some of her more memorable roles, it's still a fine
movie. The original title, THE STORY OF A DIVORCE, might have been more apt; bypassing all the usual soapy stuff, this film offers an adult look at some of the reasons why people part company. Davis is married to Sullivan, who is a lawyer and a top executive in a large steelmaking firm. They've
been a duo for 20 years, and she thinks everything is swell. When he tells her he want...
Released:
1951
Rated:
NR
Length:
90 mins