The Divorcee
“Her sin was no greater than his… but she was a woman.”
Synopsis
When a woman discovers that her husband has been unfaithful, she decides to pay him back in kind.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 19, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$341K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Z. Leonard
- Screenplay & Story
- Zelda Sears, Nick Grindé
- Original Title
- The Divorcee
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Budget
- $341K
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Z. Leonard
Zelda Sears, Nick Grindé, Ursula Parrott, John Meehan
Norbert Brodine
Hugh Wynn
Robert Z. Leonard
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Z. Leonard
Director
Hugh Wynn
Editor
Norbert Brodine
Director of Photography
Zelda Sears
Screenplay
Nick Grindé
Screenplay
Cedric Gibbons
Production Design
Robert Z. Leonard
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Divorcee
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Divorcee about?
When a woman discovers that her husband has been unfaithful, she decides to pay him back in kind.
Who directed The Divorcee?
The Divorcee was directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
Who stars in The Divorcee?
The principal cast of The Divorcee includes Norma Shearer, Chester Morris, Conrad Nagel, Robert Montgomery, Florence Eldridge.
When was The Divorcee released and how long is it?
The Divorcee was released in 1930 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Is The Divorcee based on a book or true story?
The Divorcee is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ursula Parrott".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Divorcee?
The Divorcee holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).