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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 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. Apr 27, 2020 Full Review Variety Staff Variety 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. Apr 27, 2020 Full Review SMH Staff Sydney Morning Herald I Want a Divorce has many good angles, considerable humour, some substantial emotional colour, but not enough strength. It entertains but fails to convince. Apr 27, 2020 Full Review Josephine O'Neill Daily Telegraph (Australia) 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. Apr 27, 2020 Full Review James T. Hamada The Nippu Jiji (Honolulu) Excellent both in quality and as entertainment. Apr 27, 2020 Full Review Nelson Burns (Te Pana) Courier Mail (Australia) Joan Blondell and Dick Powell, 'Hollywood's happiest married couple,' are responsible for the brightness. Apr 27, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews
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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