The Divorcee (1930) | The Sophisticated Modern Wife

1930’s The Divorcee, was a pre-code film that exposed the hypocrisy of modern marriage. The film stars Norma Shearer, Chester Morris, Conrad Nagel, and Robert Montgomery as New York socialites. It was also the film that started “Gowns by Adrian,” showcasing glamorous 30s fashion. Norma Shearer’s portrayal of the sophisticated modern wife won the 1930s Oscar for best actress.

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Thanks for covering this film. The beauty of the internet is it opens films of the past to younger people who can learn about the past.

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Pre code films were way before their time. Absolutely brilliant films.

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I see Cedric Gibbons did the art direction so he would have designed the sets with those fabulous art deco rooms.

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