The Bartered Bride (German: Die verkaufte Braut) is a 1932 German musical comedy film directed by Max Ophüls and starring Jarmila Novotná, Otto Wernicke, and Karl Valentin.

The matchmaker Kezal wants to match the mayor's daughter Marie to Wenzel, the son of rich Micha.

However, Marie falls in love with the post coach Hans and hides with him in the hustle and bustle of the church consecration festival.

So, Marie is locked in her room and the mayor does not give the circus permission to perform.

Kezal offers Hans 300 guilders if he gives up Marie, and when he accepts the money, word gets around that he has sold his bride.