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      The Divorce of Lady X

      Released Jan 15, 1938 1h 31m Comedy List
      Reviews 54% Audience Score 250+ Ratings 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. Read More Read Less

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      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 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews A satisfying lightweight British screwball comedy. Rated: B- May 31, 2015 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Tom M Oberon is adorable and Olivier is great in a rare comedic role. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/21 Full Review 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 Full Review Audience Member the chemistry of Sir Olive & Merle Oberon were amazing =)) a fun movie Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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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
      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
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