The Divorce of Lady X

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The Divorce of Lady X

Released Jan 15, 1938

1h 31m

Comedy

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Trapped in London due to the fog, lawyer Everard Logan (Laurence Olivier) grudgingly allows the use of his hotel sitting room by a stranded partygoer, Leslie Steele (Merle Oberon). Charmed by Leslie even after she tricks him into giving up his bedroom and pajamas, Everard becomes infatuated, despite his suspicion that she is married. When Lord Mere (Ralph Richardson) engages Everard to file for divorce against his wife, who met a man at the hotel, Everard fears he may be the other man.

Ann Ross

Maclean's Magazine

No directorial skill in the world could make the first ten minutes seem smooth and convincing or pretty Miss Oberon anything but an annoying pest. Once the point is made, however, the picture settles down to first-rate comedy.

Apr 2, 2019

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

A satisfying lightweight British screwball comedy.

Rated: B-

May 31, 2015

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Though opulent in color costumes and design, this minor British screwball comedy is mostly known for its on-screen teaming of two young actors, Laurence Olivier and Ralph Richardson, in their pre-Hollywood era, who would become legendary stars.

Rated: C

Nov 10, 2007

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Patrick R

The dialog and chemistry between Merle Oberon and Laurence Olivier is amazing. Great sharp witted comic dialog between the two is just the best part of the movie. Reminds me of Lady Eve.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/18/25

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ashley h

The Divorce of Lady X is an amazing film. It is about divorce lawyer Everard Logan who thinks the woman who spent the night in his hotel room is the erring wife of his new client. Merle Oberon and Laurence Olivier give incredible performances. The screenplay is well written. Tim Whelan did a great job directing this movie. I enjoyed watching this motion picture because of the humor and romance. The Divorce of Lady X is a must see.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

the chemistry of Sir Olive & Merle Oberon were amazing =)) a fun movie

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Audience Member

Brilliant, simple, enjoyable comedy filled with joie de vivre by Olivier and Oberon.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Audience Member

Horrid! I mean I love crazy screwballs and Laurence Olivier but Oberon is grating to the extreme.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Audience Member

A quintessentially english romantic comedy that does quite a good job of emulating the battle-of-the-sexes rom-coms Hollywood was making at the time. My only real criticism would be the cast, although competent, they lack the charisma and that star-quality you would find in an Hollywood affair.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Tim Whelan

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Merle Oberon

Leslie Steele

Laurence Olivier

Everard Logan

Ralph Richardson

Lord Mere

Binnie Barnes

Lady Claire Mere

Morton Selten

Lord Steele

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Synopsis

Trapped in London due to the fog, lawyer Everard Logan (Laurence Olivier) grudgingly allows the use of his hotel sitting room by a stranded partygoer, Leslie Steele (Merle Oberon). Charmed by Leslie even after she tricks him into giving up his bedroom and pajamas, Everard becomes infatuated, despite his suspicion that she is married. When Lord Mere (Ralph Richardson) engages Everard to file for divorce against his wife, who met a man at the hotel, Everard fears he may be the other man.

Director: Tim Whelan
Producer: Alexander Korda
Production Co: London Film Productions
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 15, 1938, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): May 22, 2017
Runtime: 1h 31m