Question 1

Why didn't MGM credit the novel 'Ex-Wife' directly?

Accepted Answer

MGM was wary of being too closely associated with Ursula Parrott's racy novel 'Ex-Wife', so the screen credit reads 'Based on a novel by Ursula Parrott' instead.

Question 2

Which actress won an Oscar for this film and how did she learn of it early?

Accepted Answer

Norma Shearer won Best Actress. In 1931, winners were leaked to the media before the ceremony; Shearer posed with her statuette two days before the banquet.

Question 3

What was the filming schedule for The Divorcee?

Accepted Answer

Shooting wrapped in only 22 days and, surprisingly for MGM, there were no retakes.

Question 4

Who played the character Jerry in The Divorcee?

Accepted Answer

Norma Shearer played the character Jerry.

Question 5

What award did The Divorcee receive in 1930?

Accepted Answer

The film received an Academy Award in 1930.

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