The Divorcee
| The Divorcee | |
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| Directed by | Robert Z. Leonard |
| Written by | Treatment: Nick Grinde Zelda Sears Continuity and dialogue: John Meehan |
| Based on | Ex-Wife 1929 novel by Ursula Parrott |
| Produced by | Robert Z. Leonard |
| Starring | Norma Shearer Chester Morris Conrad Nagel Robert Montgomery |
| Cinematography | Norbert Brodine |
| Edited by | Hugh Wynn |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
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Running time | 84 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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.