S3E5: The Divorcee, 1930

In our fifth film review for Season 3, we cover The Divorcee, which was released on April 30, 1930. Based on the shocking novel Ex-Wife, this film is the epitome of pre-code indulgence. Infidelity, sexual escapades, double-standards, and (perhaps?) sexual liberation.  Norma Shearer won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Jerry.After a brief rundown of sexual politics and divorce law of the 1920s and 30s, we also have some fun baseball history trivia to indulge in!Please leave us a review wherever you are listening!Email us rants as well as raves: [email protected] can also find us on Instagram (and now Twitter/X): @sheacinemaPlease leave us a review wherever you are listening!Email us rants as well as raves: [email protected] can also find us on Instagram (and now Twitter/X): @sheacinema