Divorce In The Family

A child struggles to come to terms with his parents' divorce. Director Charles Reisner's 1932 drama stars Jackie Cooper, Lewis Stone, Conrad Nagel, Lois Wilson, Jean Parker and Louise Beavers.

Cast

Jackie Cooper

as Terry Parker

Conrad Nagel

as Dr. Phil Shumaker

Lewis Stone

as John Parker

Lois Wilson

as Mrs. Grace Shumaker

Jean Parker

as Miss Lucile SmIth

Maurice Murphy

as Al Parker

Lawrence Grant

as Kenny

Richard Wallace

as Snoop

David Newell

as Interne

Oscar Rudolph

as Spike

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