Drama,Romance
United States of America
The Divorcee is a 1930 American pre-Code drama film directed by Robert Z. Leonard and starring Norma Shearer, Chester Morris, and Conrad Nagel. The film follows the story of Jerry (Shearer) and Ted (Morris), a happily married couple, until Jerry finds out that Ted has cheated on her with her best friend. Feeling hurt and betrayed, Jerry decides to retaliate by having an affair with one of Ted's close friends.
As Jerry continues her affair, she becomes more and more disillusioned with her marriage and begins to question her own values. Ultimately, the affair leads to their separation and divorce, but Jerry soon realizes that revenge is not the answer and that she still loves Ted. In a twist of fate, Ted also realizes his mistake and the couple is eventually reunited.
The Divorcee was praised for its frank portrayal of sex and infidelity, and Norma Shearer's performance as Jerry received widespread critical acclaim and earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress. The film was also nominated for Best Picture at the 3rd Academy Awards. The Divorcee was one of the earliest films to explore the theme of infidelity and its impact on modern relationships, setting the stage for future films to come.
