Ex-Lady
So frank . . so outspoken... so true...
ComedyRomanceinfidelitymarriage proposalmarriagefashion designerfree spiritextramarital affairpre-codeworking womanfemale empowermentmarriage equalityunfaithful husband
A pre-code romantic comedy that uses marital infidelity and a free-spirited woman's agency to explore unconventional attitudes toward marriage and fidelity with wit and provocation.
Although free spirit Helen Bauer does not believe in marriage, she consents to marry Don, but his infidelities cause her to also take on a lover.
Essence
Ensemble
Bette Davis
Helen Bauer
Gene Raymond
Don Peterson
Frank McHugh
Hugo Van Hugh
Monroe Owsley
Nick Malvyn
Claire Dodd
Iris Van Hugh
Kay Strozzi
Peggy Smith
Ferdinand Gottschalk
Mr. Herbert Smith
Alphonse Ethier
Mr. Adolphe Bauer - Helen's Father
Bodil Rosing
Mrs. Bauer - Helen's Mother
George Beranger
Dinner Guest / Pianist (uncredited)
Edna Callahan
Blonde at Painting Exhibition (uncredited)
Maxine Cantway
Hat Check Girl (uncredited)
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