A Bill of Divorcement
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Director: John Farrow
Genres: Tragedy, Melodrama, Family Drama, Drama
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Summary:
A creaky remake of the 1932 film of the same name, Bill of Divorcement tells of the effect an emotionally disturbed father's homecoming has on this household. Adolphe Menjou, a longtime mental patient, is released after 20 years' confinement and returns home. Only vaguely aware of the time lapse, Menjou meets his daughter (Maureen O'Hara), and attempts a reunion with his wife... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Maureen O'Hara - (Sidney Fairfield)
Adolphe Menjou - (Hilary Fairfield)
Fay Bainter - (Margaret Fairfield)
Herbert Marshall - (Gray Meredith)
Dame May Whitty - (Hester Fairfield)
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Review:
While not as effective or affecting as the 1932 version, the 1940 remake of A Bill of Divorcement is a very worthy little melodrama. Modern audiences, of course, will have a bit of a tough time with the basic plot and many of the attitudes toward marriage and mental illness, and with good cause. Divorcement is undeniably dated, but if you can... Continue >>
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