Question 1

Which two major studios loaned their stars for The Ex-Mrs. Bradford?

Accepted Answer

RKO borrowed Jean Arthur from Columbia and William Powell from MGM. Powell had a clause requiring his consent, but he liked the script and MGM boss Louis B. Mayer thought it would boost his star power.

Question 2

What tragic event is associated with director Stephen Roberts?

Accepted Answer

The Ex-Mrs. Bradford was the last movie directed by Stephen Roberts; he died shortly after the film's release.

Question 3

How profitable was The Ex-Mrs. Bradford for RKO?

Accepted Answer

According to studio records, the film earned RKO a profit of $350,000 (equivalent to $8.1 million in 2025).

Question 4

Which real-life married couple appears together in this film, and what roles do they play?

Accepted Answer

James Gleason and Lucile Gleason, real-life husband and wife, appear together. James plays Inspector Corrigan and Lucile plays Mrs. Hutchins.

Question 5

How did contemporary reviewers compare The Ex-Mrs. Bradford to other William Powell films?

Accepted Answer

Reviewers compared it favorably with The Thin Man (1934) and speculated how it would fare with the upcoming After the Thin Man (1936).

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