The Palm Beach Story(1942)
“Love is fickle! Love is blind! She runs 'round the country...with him behind!”
Overview
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.
Director
Preston Sturges
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Cast
Claudette Colbert
as Geraldine 'Gerry' Jeffers
Joel McCrea
as Tom Jeffers
Mary Astor
as The Princess Centimillia
Rudy Vallee
as John D. Hackensacker III
Sig Arno
as Toto
Robert Warwick
as Mr. Hinch
Arthur Stuart Hull
as Mr. Osmond
Torben Meyer
as Dr. Kluck
Jimmy Conlin
as Mr. Asweld
Victor Potel
as Mr. McKeewie
William Demarest
as First Member Ale and Quail Club
Jack Norton
as Second Member Ale and Quail Club
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1942
Runtime
1h 28m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Palm Beach Story?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Palm Beach Story (1942).
What is The Palm Beach Story about?▼
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.
Who directed The Palm Beach Story?▼
The Palm Beach Story was directed by Preston Sturges and released in 1942. It is a comedy, romance film.
How long is The Palm Beach Story?▼
The Palm Beach Story has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
Who stars in The Palm Beach Story?▼
The cast of The Palm Beach Story includes Claudette Colbert as Geraldine 'Gerry' Jeffers, Joel McCrea as Tom Jeffers, Mary Astor as The Princess Centimillia, Rudy Vallee as John D. Hackensacker III, Sig Arno as Toto and more.
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