Westward Passage

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Westward Passage

"A story of divorce and second marriage that plumbs the secret heart of womankind!"

1932

1h 13m

6.3(6 votes)

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Drama

Overview

A struggling writer divorces his wife to pursue his career without interference, but they meet in Europe years later after she has remarried.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Ann Harding

Olivia Van Tyne Allen Ottendorf

Laurence Olivier

Nicholas 'Nick' Allen

Zasu Pitts

Mrs. Truesdale

Irving Pichel

Harry Ottendorf

Juliette Compton

Henrietta, Olivia's Cousin

Irene Purcell

Baroness Diane von Stael

Emmett King

Mr. Henry P. Ottendorf

Florence Roberts

Mrs. Ottendorf

Ethel Griffies

Lady Caverly

Don Alvarado

Count Felipe DeLatorie

Creative team

Directed by: Robert Milton
Written by: Margaret Ayer Barnes

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