Norma Shearer

Norma Shearer was a prominent Canadian-American actress during the early 20th century, known for her roles in classic films such as 'The Divorcée' (1930), for which she won an Academy Award. Shearer was initially considered for the lead role in the film adaptation of Ursula Parrott's novel 'Exfrun', which showcased the changing dynamics of women's roles in society and ultimately became a significant work in cinema history.