Movie

The Palm Beach Story

“Love is fickle! Love is blind! She runs 'round the country...with him behind!”

★ 7.0(211)19421h 28m

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Good to know

Director: Preston Sturges
Release date: 1942-08-28
Runtime: 1h 28m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

The Palm Beach Story — trailer

About The Palm Beach Story

The Palm Beach Story is a 1942 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Preston Sturges, starring Claudette Colbert, Joel McCrea and Mary Astor. It has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 211 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Palm Beach Story in United Arab Emirates — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A New York inventor, Tom Jeffers, needs cash to develop his big idea, so his adoring wife, Gerry, decides to raise it by divorcing him and marrying an eccentric Florida millionaire, J. D. Hackensacker III.

Cast

Claudette Colbert

Geraldine 'Gerry' Jeffers

Joel McCrea

Tom Jeffers

Mary Astor

The Princess Centimillia

Rudy Vallee

John D. Hackensacker III

Sig Arno

Toto

Robert Warwick

Mr. Hinch

Arthur Stuart Hull

Mr. Osmond

Torben Meyer

Dr. Kluck

Jimmy Conlin

Mr. Asweld

Victor Potel

Mr. McKeewie

William Demarest

First Member Ale and Quail Club

Jack Norton

Second Member Ale and Quail Club

Themes & keywords

floridaairportmarriagelovemoneytraindivorcescrewball comedypalm beach, floridacomedy of remarriage

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Palm Beach Story in United Arab Emirates?+

The Palm Beach Story is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Arab Emirates. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Palm Beach Story on Netflix?+

The Palm Beach Story is not on Netflix in United Arab Emirates right now.

How long is The Palm Beach Story?+

The Palm Beach Story has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Who stars in The Palm Beach Story?+

The Palm Beach Story stars Claudette Colbert, Joel McCrea, Mary Astor, Rudy Vallee and Sig Arno.

When did The Palm Beach Story come out?+

The Palm Beach Story is a 1942 movie directed by Preston Sturges.

What genre is The Palm Beach Story?+

The Palm Beach Story is Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed The Palm Beach Story?+

The Palm Beach Story was directed by Preston Sturges.