DIVORCE ACTIONS

Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20729, 13 February 1939, Page 7

DIVORCE ACTIONS

ACTRESSES IN HOLLYWOOD JOAN CRAWFORD'S PETITION MENTAL CRUELTY ALLEGED United press Assu —Elec. Tel. Copyrlgut) HOLLYWOOD. Feb. 11 The film actress Joan Crawford has applied for s divorce from her actor husband Franchot Tone, thus upsetting reports that they had almost effected a reconciliation after six months' separation. The, actress alleges extreme mental cruelty. She say’s that while Tone never objected to her going on with her career his social demands made her life miserable. “On many evenings he Insisted that I should go out with him, although he well knew I was tired and must work next day,” says Misp Crawford. "When I suggested postponing an outing be would sulk and refuse to speak to me for days.” The petition states that a properly settlement lias already been made, but asks that the details he, kept secret. Tone is appearing on the New York stage. He is not expected to contest the suit. An Australian Acteeaa The Australian actress. Adele Crane, who was last in New Zealand in Madame Pompadour,” has filed a suit for divorce acainst her husband. Jan Rubim, charging him with infidelity. She complains that he was frequently absent from home and often seen in the company of other women. Remonstrances brought the reply; “It it nonp of your business.” The petition states that the parties have already agreed to a. property --- - -