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The Divorce of Lady X (1938) was a Comedy - Drama Film directed by Tim Whelan and produced by Alexander Korda.

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Classic Films in Focus: THE DIVORCE OF LADY X (1938)

By Jennifer Garlen on Nov 17, 2022 From Virtual Virago

While not on par with the greatest of the screwball comedies, The Divorce of Lady X (1938) delivers a thoroughly engaging British take on the genre with notable performances from two iconic stars. Laurence Olivier and Merle Oberon lead a fairly small cast in this second adaptation of Gilbert Wakefie... Read full article


The Divorce of Lady X (1938)

By Beatrice on Dec 21, 2013 From Flickers in Time

The Divorce of Lady X Directed by Tim Whelan Written by Lajos Bir?, Ian Dalrymple and Arthur Wimperis from a story by Gilbert Wakefield 1938/UK London Film Productions First viewing/Streaming on Hulu Plus Although it has one of those “idiot” plots, this is enjoyable for its acting. ?It i... Read full article


The Divorce of Lady X (1938).

By Dawn on Jul 13, 2011 From Noir and Chick Flicks

The Divorce of Lady X (1938). A British romantic comedy film directed by Tim Whelan. The music score was by Mikl?s R?zsa and Lionel Salter and the cinematography by Harry Stradling. Cast: Merle Oberon, Laurence Olivier, Ralph Richardson and Binnie Barnes. The film was a remake of the 1933 film, Coun... Read full article


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This film is an adaptation of the same play as Counsel's Opinion. Both films were produced by Alexander Korda, and Binnie Barnes appears in both of them, as Leslie in the earlier film and as Lady Mere in this one.
Merle Oberon and Alex Korda started a beautiful friendship on this film, which often meant starting to rehearse by 12:30 in the afternoon followed quickly by lunch which lasted until 3:30pm which meant filming finishing by 10 or 11 at night!
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