Ex-Lady

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.

Cast

Bette Davis

as Helen Bauer

Gene Raymond

as Don Peterson

Frank McHugh

as Hugo Van Hugh

Monroe Owsley

as Nick Malvyn

Claire Dodd

as Iris Van Hugh

Kay Strozzi

as Peggy Smith

Ferdinand Gottschalk

as Mr. Herbert Smith

Alphonse Ethier

as Mr. Adolphe Bauer - Helen's Father

Bodil Rosing

as Mrs. Bauer - Helen's Mother

George Beranger

as Dinner Guest / Pianist (uncredited)

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