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The Divorcee (1930) | Criteria

Still from The Divorcee — The Divorcee (1930) — Robert Z. LeonardPhotographed by Norbert Brodine

Poster for The Divorcee

Robert Z. Leonard

The Divorcee

English / 1930 / 1h 23m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.30/5·5.5K ratings·1.7K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

When a woman discovers that her husband has been unfaithful, she decides to pay him back in kind.

Included in
November 2023
Position 21
Included in
Pre-Code Divas
Position 1

Credits

Crew

DirectorRobert Z. Leonard

WriterZelda Sears, Nick Grindé

CinematographerNorbert Brodine

Editor

ProducerRobert Z. Leonard

Cast

Norma Sheareras Jerry

Chester Morrisas Ted

Conrad Nagelas Paul

Robert Montgomeryas Don

Florence Eldridgeas Helen

Helene Millardas Mary

Robert Elliottas Bill

Mary Doranas Janice

Tyler Brookeas Hank

Zelda Searsas Hannah

George Irvingas Dr. Bernard

Judith Woodas Dorothy