The Divorcee

Based On the book by Ursula Parrott

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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Release date:

1930

Director:

Robert Z. Leonard

Cast:

Norma Shearer, Chester Morris, Conrad Nagel, Robert Montgomery, Florence Eldridge

Genre:

Drama, Romantic comedy

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

1930 in adaptations