Westward Passage
“A story of divorce and second marriage that plumbs the secret heart of womankind!”
Synopsis
A struggling writer divorces his wife to pursue his career without interference, but they meet in Europe years later after she has remarried.
Top Cast
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Ann Harding
Olivia Van Tyne Allen Ottendorf
Laurence Olivier
Nicholas 'Nick' Allen
Zasu Pitts
Mrs. Truesdale
Irving Pichel
Harry Ottendorf
Juliette Compton
Henrietta, Olivia's Cousin
Irene Purcell
Baroness Diane von Stael
Emmett King
Mr. Henry P. Ottendorf
Florence Roberts
Mrs. Ottendorf
Ethel Griffies
Lady Caverly
Don Alvarado
Count Felipe DeLatorie
Bonita Granville
Little Olivia Allen (age 9)
Florence Lake
Elmer's Wife
Edgar Kennedy
Elmer
Herman Bing
Otto Hoopengarner, the Dutchman
Lita Chevret
Woman at Party (uncredited)
Joyce Compton
Lillie, the Model (uncredited)
Julie Haydon
Bridesmaid (uncredited)
Nance O'Neil
Mrs. von Stael (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 27, 1932
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Milton
- Screenplay & Story
- Margaret Ayer Barnes, Humphrey Pearson, Bradley King
- Original Title
- Westward Passage
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- RKO Pathé Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Milton
Margaret Ayer Barnes, Humphrey Pearson, Bradley King
Charles Craft
David O. Selznick
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Milton
Director
Charles Craft
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Westward Passage
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Westward Passage about?
A struggling writer divorces his wife to pursue his career without interference, but they meet in Europe years later after she has remarried.
Who directed Westward Passage?
Westward Passage was directed by Robert Milton.
Who stars in Westward Passage?
The principal cast of Westward Passage includes Ann Harding, Laurence Olivier, Zasu Pitts, Irving Pichel, Juliette Compton.
When was Westward Passage released and how long is it?
Westward Passage was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Westward Passage?
Westward Passage holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).