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I Want a Divorce

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A young divorce lawyer (Dick Powell) and his bride (Joan Blondell) begin to drift apart.

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Bosley Crowther New York Times 04/27/2020
Miss Blondell and Mr. Powell have been persuaded to hit the old high pace when playing their lighter scenes. Some of these are amusing, but they simply don't sandwich into the whole. And, when the story goes heavy -- well, confidentially, it sinks. Go to Full Review Variety Staff Variety 04/27/2020
Overall, it's satisfactory entertainment for the adult trade, despite bump tempo in pace, and the sudden swing from light marital comedy in the middle to a rather tragic dramatic conclusion. Go to Full Review SMH Staff Sydney Morning Herald 04/27/2020
I Want a Divorce has many good angles, considerable humour, some substantial emotional colour, but not enough strength. It entertains but fails to convince. Go to Full Review Josephine O'Neill Daily Telegraph (Australia) 04/27/2020
The humor and freshness of their early scenes get under the skin: when the film swings surprisingly, from comedy to deep drama, and the women in the audience get out their handkerchiefs, Joan and Dick keep in full charge of their roles. Go to Full Review James T. Hamada The Nippu Jiji (Honolulu) 04/27/2020
Excellent both in quality and as entertainment. Go to Full Review Nelson Burns (Te Pana) Courier Mail (Australia) 04/27/2020
Joan Blondell and Dick Powell, 'Hollywood's happiest married couple,' are responsible for the brightness. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Ralph Murphy

Director

Joan Blondell

Geraldine "Jerry" Brokaw

Dick Powell

Alan MacNally

Gloria Dickson

Wanda Holland
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Movie Info

Synopsis A young divorce lawyer (Dick Powell) and his bride (Joan Blondell) begin to drift apart.
Director
Ralph Murphy
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 15m