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1938 British film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A Royal Divorce is a 1938 British historical drama film directed by Jack Raymond and starring Ruth Chatterton, Pierre Blanchar and Frank Cellier.[1] The film portrays the complex relationship between Napoleon I of France and his wife, Josephine Bonaparte from their first meeting until their divorce more than a decade later.[2] It was shot at Denham Studios in Buckinghamshire.[3] The film's sets were designed by the art director David Rawnsley.
| A Royal Divorce | |
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| Directed by | Jack Raymond |
| Written by | Miles Malleson Jacques Théry |
| Produced by | Herbert Wilcox |
| Starring | Ruth Chatterton Pierre Blanchar Carol Goodner |
| Cinematography | Freddie Young |
| Edited by | Peggy Hennessey |
| Music by | Anthony Collins |
Production company | Imperator Films |
| Distributed by | Paramount British Pictures |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
TV Guide called the film a "mediocre adaptation",[4] while Allmovie wrote, "in terms of costumes and settings, A Royal Divorce is authentic to a fault; in terms of adherence to the facts, it's a bit shaky, though undeniably dramatic.[5]
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