The Divorcee (1930) Review

The Divorcee (1930) was nominated for Best Picture (Outstanding Production) at the 3rd Academy Award.

The romantic drama movie The Divorcee (1930) was nominated for Best Picture (Outstanding Picture) at the 1929/30 Academy Award.

We have watched and reviewed the Best Picture nominated movie The Divorcee as part of our bucket list goal to watch every Academy Award Best Picture nominees and winners from 1927-2028.

Synopsis: A couple’s marriage is thrown into disarray when infidelity, mistrust and retribution come into their life. How will the couple navigate these tumultuous events?

Release dateApril 19, 1930
Directed byRobert Z. Leonard
CastNorma Shearer as Jerry Martin
Chester Morris as Ted Martin
Conrad Nagel as Paul
Robert Montgomery as Don
Helen Johnson as Dorothy
Production companyMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer

The Divorcee’s Nominations at the 3rd Academy Awards

CategoryRecipientResult
Outstanding PictureMetro-Goldwyn-MayerNominated
Best Actress in a Leading RoleNorma ShearerWon
Best DirectorRobert Z. LeonardNominated
Best Writing, AchievementJohn MeehanNominated

Our Review of The Divorcee

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