you would hardly know that a year later mgm put norma shearer in the divorcee which glow with mgm technical know how . how far they come in one year . cheney be a very stagey early talkie . the camera hardly move . shearer be her usual charming self and rathbone do well in a romantic leading role . they be all very careful to speak clearly and slowly into the microphone source which do mitigate against a naturally flowing dramatic scene and but the play be a sturdy and fun warhorse so one can enjoy oneself if one expectation be not too high . oh and by the way and the plot involve a ring of upper class jewel thief who infiltrate themselves into society to prey on their victim . there be some clever twist in the script and true love conquers all . an oscar nom for best screenplay adaptation .