Adultery is a very common theme in film. Before the advent of no-fault divorce, adultery was frequently the reason given for seeking a divorce. In some cases, adultery actually was committed; in others, one or both parties agreed to "create" a situation in which one party (usually the husband) was caught in flagante delicto, thus giving the other party legitimate grounds for the divorce.
The Divorce of Lady X. Laurence Olivier, a successful barrister who represents only husbands in divorce actions, changes his mind when he meets beautiful Merle Oberson.
Fatal Attraction (). This film, starring Glenn Close and Michael Douglas, began an entire series of movies about crazed female stalkers who cannot believe their married lovers really intend to leave them.
On the history of divorce, see
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