La Rocque is better than his film with Lillian Gish but, his role is not at all endearing. In fact, the comic "Let Us be Gay" may have aged better than Shearer's larger-produced, and more serious, "The Divorcée", which was released around the same time. The story is silly and predictable yet, in a way which helps the humorous situation. They are in top form, giving guaranteed-to-be-popular performances, with enthusiasm and professionalism.
Shearer and Dressler make this a cute, entertaining play. Shearer is stunned to discover the man is La Rocque, her ex-husband. Aware of Shearer's flirtatious conquests, Dressler asks her to lure the undesirable man away from Ms. She wants young Sally Eilers (as Dionne) to marry Raymond Hackett (as Bruce), instead. Dressler is worried about her granddaughter's relationship with a suave, worldly man. Dressler invites Shearer to her Long Island home, to socialize with some friends, and ask a favor. While summering in Paris, she has struck up a friendship with wealthy, older socialite Marie Dressler (as Mrs. Then, unexpectedly, Shearer meets the real reason for her husband's frequent absences his pretty blonde mistress! Three years later, Shearer is a glamorous and flirty divorcée. But La Rocque puts her off, saying her presence adversely affects his game. La Rocque for the day, noting how infrequently the two see each other. While making him breakfast in bed, and helping him dress for a Sunday golf outing, Ms. Dutiful wife Norma Shearer (as Katherine "Kitty" Brown) waits on husband Rod La Rocque (as Bob Brown) hand and foot.