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The Divorcee (1930)

★ 6.7Passed110 minDirector: Robert Z. Leonard

1930 film by Robert Z. Leonard

The Divorcee is a 1930 American pre-Code drama film directed by Robert Z. Leonard. It was written by Nick Grindé, Zelda Sears, and John Meehan, based on the 1929 novel Ex-Wife by Ursula Parrott. At the 3rd Academy Awards, The Divorcee received nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Writing (Meehan), and Norma Shearer won the award for Best Actress for her work on the film. As a film published in 1930, it entered the public domain on January 1, 2026.

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What is The Divorcee about?
The Divorcee (1930) — Jerry and Ted are young, in love, and part of the New York 'in-crowd'. Jerry's decision to marry Ted crushes a yearning Paul. Distraught Paul gets drunk and wrecks his car, disfiguring young Dorothy's face in the process. Out of pity, Paul marries Dorothy. Years later, the appare
Is The Divorcee based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Divorcee scary?
Content rating: Passed. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.