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Overview
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Writers:
Ursula Parrott (novel)
Nick Grinde (treatment) ...
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Release Date:
19 April 1930 (USA) more
Tagline:
A Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer All Talking Picture!
Plot:
When a woman discovers that her husband has been unfaithful to her, she decides to respond to his infidelities in kind. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 3 nominations more
User Comments:
Shearer is Excellent more (30 total)
Cast
(in credits order) (verified as complete) | Norma Shearer | ... | Jerry Martin |
 | Chester Morris | ... | Theodore 'Ted' Martin |
| Conrad Nagel | ... | Paul |
 | Robert Montgomery | ... | Don |
| Florence Eldridge | ... | Helen Baldwin |
| Helene Millard | ... | Mary, Dot's sister |
| Robert Elliott | ... | Bill Baldwin |
| Mary Doran | ... | Janice Meredith |
| Tyler Brooke | ... | Hank |
| Zelda Sears | ... | Hannah, Jerry's maid |
 | George Irving | ... | Dr. Bernard, Jerry's father |
| Judith Wood | ... | Dorothy 'Dot' (as Helen Johnson) |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Neal Dodd | ... | Hospital Minister (uncredited) |
| Charles R. Moore | ... | First porter opening window (uncredited) |
| Lee Phelps | ... | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| George Reed | ... | Second porter (uncredited) |
| Carl Stockdale | ... | Divorce judge (uncredited) |
| Jack Trent | ... | Helen's bridge partner (uncredited) |
| Theodore von Eltz | ... | Ivan (uncredited) |
Directed by | |||
| Robert Z. Leonard | (uncredited) | ||
Writing credits | ||
| Ursula Parrott | (novel "Ex-Wife") | |
| Nick Grinde | (treatment) (as Nick Grindé) and | |
| Zelda Sears | (treatment) | |
| John Meehan | (dialogue and continuity) | |
Produced by | |||
| Robert Z. Leonard | .... | producer | |
| Irving Thalberg | .... | producer (uncredited) | |
Cinematography by | |||
| Norbert Brodine | (as Norbert Brodin) | ||
Film Editing by | |||
| Hugh Wynn | |||
| Truman K. Wood | (uncredited) | ||
Art Direction by | |||
| Cedric Gibbons | |||
Costume Design by | |||
| Adrian | (gowns) | ||
Sound Department | |||
| Douglas Shearer | .... | recording director | |
| James Brock | .... | sound engineer (uncredited) | |
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (controlled by Loew's Inc.)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1930) (USA) (theatrical)
- Warner Home Video (2008) (USA) (DVD)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (199?) (USA) (VHS)
- Turner Entertainment (TV)
Additional Details
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Runtime:
84 min (copyright length) | USA:82 min (Turner library print)
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Aspect Ratio:
1.20 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)
Certification:
Australia:G | USA:Passed (National Board of Review)
Filming Locations:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA more
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Trivia:
Shooting wrapped in only 22 days and surprisingly for MGM, there were no retakes. more
Goofs:
Anachronisms: 1928 was Jerry's 3rd Wedding Anniversary, yet, the band in the nightclub/speakeasy is playing "Happy Days are Here Again" which was not composed for another year. more
Quotes:
Jerry Bernard Martin: All men are fair game from now on! more
Movie Connections:
Featured in Irving Thalberg: Prince of Hollywood (2005) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Auld Lang Syne more
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The scene where Norma Shearer begs Chester Morris to stay together in their marriage is truly riveting and powerful . It is one of the most truly amazing performances on film. I remember being so genuinely blown away by the beauty and power of that performance that I jumped out of my chair to grab the rental box positive she must have won an Oscar, she had. Very sexy movie, Robert Montgomery is smooth as always. I see some people found it hokey or contrived, I did not, The emotions covered here are as relevant today as in 1930. Attractive, complex characters. For the romantic in all of us, where decency and honor will prevail.