The Divorcee
US (1930): Drama
Jerry (Norma Shearer) and Ted (Chester Morris) are young, in love, and part of the New York 'in-crowd'. Jerry's decision to marry Ted crushes a yearning Paul (Conrad Nagel). Distraught Paul gets drunk and wrecks his car, disfiguring young Dorothy's face in the process. Out of pity, Paul marries Dorothy (Judith Wood, as 'Helen Johnson'). Years later, the apparent perfect marriage of Ted and Jerry falls apart from infidelity on both sides. Inwardly unhappy, popular Jerry lives a party life while Ted sinks into a life of alcoholism. Jerry then runs into Paul, who still loves her. After spending time together with Jerry, Paul plans to divorce Dorothy. When Jerry sees Dorothy again, she has second thoughts about where her life is heading. Robert Z. Leonard directs this not-so-daring look at marital infidelity and its different perceptions by men and women. (Gary Jackson, IMDb)
4 nominations, 1 Award
· Best Actress 1929-30: Norma Shearer
· Best Picture 1929-30: Robert Z. Leonard, producer (MGM)
· Directing 1929-30: Robert Z. Leonard
· Writing (Achievement) 1929-30: John Meehan - Art Director