The Ex-Mrs. Bradford

The Ex-Mrs. Bradford (1936)

  • 59% of users liked it
    (85 ratings)

The "ex" of the title is daffy mystery-writer Jean Arthur, former wife of urbane doctor William Powell. When Powell becomes the prime suspect in a murder case, Arthur endeavors to solve the case herself -- and to reclaim her ex-hubby in the process. After a well-directed semiclimax at a race track,… More

Unrated, 1 hr. 20 min.
Directed By
Stephen Roberts
Written By
Anthony Veiller
Genres
Mystery & Suspense, Classics, Comedy
In Theaters
May 13, 1936 Wide

Critic Reviews

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    It was mildly amusing, but it's not the kind of film you want to bet on as a winner.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • nefnie l


    It's hard to be impartial, when one is crazy for William Powell. I will give it my best attempt though. This movie is very similar to The Thin Man series, complete with the gathering of suspects at the end. Although Arthur does well with Powell, it certainly lacks the… More

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