Since there are several popular works titled The Divorcee , here are reviews for the two most prominent versions: the Oscar-winning and the 2024 psychological novel (often titled The Divorcées ). 🎬 The Divorcée (1930 Movie)

After Jerry (Norma Shearer) discovers her husband Ted (Chester Morris) had a casual affair, he dismisses it as "meaningless". In retaliation, Jerry decides to "balance the books" by having an affair of her own, leading to a scandalous divorce and her transformation into a sexually liberated socialite. Review: The Divorcee (1930) - Attaboy Clarence

This "Pre-Code" classic is famous for its daring take on sexual double standards and for earning an Academy Award for Best Actress. The Plot