Ursula Parrott in Hollywood: Author of Ex-Wife

Marsha Gordon, the author of the new biography Becoming the Ex-Wife The Unconventional Life and Forgotten Writings of Ursula Parrott will give a book talk In connection with the exhibit “The Life & Unexpected Legacy of Norma Shearer” curated by Darin Barnes at the Hollywood Heritage Museum. 

Parrott, was the writer of the scandalous 1929 novel Ex-Wife which was adapted for the screen as THE DIVORCEE (1930) starring Norma Shearer. Shearer won her only Oscar for her “pre-code” performance as a woman challenging the conventions of womanhood in her day. The film was also nominated for Best Picture and Best Actor. Shearer starred in another adaptation of a Parrott novel with Strangers May Kiss, published in 1930. Parrott wrote ten screenplays in Hollywood, optioning eight of her novels. This presentation will introduce the audience to Parrott’s career and will focus on the films adapted from her work. It also will be richly illustrated with stills and clips from those movies. Following the talk, there will be a book sale and signing with Marsha Gordon. 

Admission to the talk includes an opportunity to see the exhibit on Norma Shearer.

Co-presented by the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles & Hollywood Heritage.