Divorce lawyer Maurice (Matt Moore) does not pay much attention to his wife Alice (Florence Vidor). When he spends their anniversary with famous actress Marianne (Louise Fadenza) Alice decides to seek a divorce herself.

Grounds for Divorce, a 1920 film directed by Guy Bolton, Ernest Vajda, and Violet Clark, is a profound exploration of marital betrayal and the subsequent journey towards reconciliation. Set against the backdrop of a divorce lawyer’s personal life, the film is a testament to the intricate dance between professional and ...

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"Grounds for Divorce, a 1920 film directed by Guy Bolton, Ernest Vajda, and Violet Clark, is a profound exploration of marital betrayal and the subsequent journey towards reconciliation. Set against the backdrop of a divorce lawyer’s personal life, the film is a testament to the intricate dance between professional and personal ethics. The story follows Maurice, played by Matt Moore, a successful divorce lawyer who, much to the dismay of his wife, Alice (Florence Vidor), has been neglecting their..."
Guy Bolton, Ernest Vajda, Violet Clark
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