

Ex-Lady
“So frank . . so outspoken... so true...”
Synopsis
Although free spirit Helen Bauer does not believe in marriage, she consents to marry Don, but his infidelities cause her to also take on a lover.
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Ex- Lady (Preview Clip)
Type: Clip • Published 2013-04-30
Top Cast
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Helen Bauer
Gene Raymond
Don Peterson
Frank McHugh
Hugo Van Hugh
Monroe Owsley
Nick Malvyn
Claire Dodd
Iris Van Hugh
Kay Strozzi
Peggy Smith
Ferdinand Gottschalk
Mr. Herbert Smith
Alphonse Ethier
Mr. Adolphe Bauer - Helen's Father
Bodil Rosing
Mrs. Bauer - Helen's Mother
George Beranger
Dinner Guest / Pianist (uncredited)
Edna Callahan
Blonde at Painting Exhibition (uncredited)
Maxine Cantway
Hat Check Girl (uncredited)
Armand Kaliz
Man Flirting with Iris (uncredited)
William H. O'Brien
Butler (uncredited)
Hedwiga Reicher
Vocalist at Dinner Party (uncredited)
Gay Seabrook
Miss Seymour (uncredited)
Billy West
Panhandler (uncredited)
Renee Whitney
Party Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 15, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Florey
- Screenplay & Story
- David Boehm
- Original Title
- Ex-Lady
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- The Vitaphone Corporation, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Florey
David Boehm, Edith Fitzgerald, Robert Riskin
Tony Gaudio
Harold McLernon
Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
David Boehm
Screenplay
Robert Florey
Director
Harold McLernon
Editor
Darryl F. Zanuck
Producer
Orry-Kelly
Costume Design
Tony Gaudio
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Available 1930s
Pre-Code Hollywood
Pre-Code Hollywood films, 1929 to 1934.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ex-Lady
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ex-Lady about?
Although free spirit Helen Bauer does not believe in marriage, she consents to marry Don, but his infidelities cause her to also take on a lover.
Who directed Ex-Lady?
Ex-Lady was directed by Robert Florey.
Who stars in Ex-Lady?
The principal cast of Ex-Lady includes Bette Davis, Gene Raymond, Frank McHugh, Monroe Owsley, Claire Dodd.
When was Ex-Lady released and how long is it?
Ex-Lady was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ex-Lady?
Ex-Lady holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).




















