Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on November 17, 2022

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 more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on December 21, 2013

The Divorce of Lady X Directed by Tim Whelan Written by Lajos Biró, 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 more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on July 13, 2011

The Divorce of Lady X (1938). A British romantic comedy film directed by Tim Whelan. The music score was by Miklós Rózsa 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,...   read more