Claudette Colbert
Geraldine "Gerry" Jeffers
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The Palm Beach Story is a 1942 screwball comedy film written and directed by Preston Sturges, and starring Claudette Colbert, Joel McCrea, Mary Astor and Rudy Vallée. Victor Young contributed the musical score, including a fast-paced variation of the William Tell Overture for the opening scenes.
A married couple faces financial troubles and divorce in New York, but a twist of fate leads them to Palm Beach and a wealthy millionaire. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more for this Preston Sturges classic.
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- Comedy, Romance
- Preston Sturges
- 1943-01-01
A bride and groom are inexplicably prevented from attending their wedding by their exact doubles, who then marry. Six years later, Tom and Gerry Jeffer's Park Avenue apartment manager shows their apartment to prospective tenants while they are still in residence because they are behind in rent.
- Preston Sturges, Hal Walker
- Claudette Colbert
The captivating Claudette Colbert stars as the frustrated wife of struggling engineer Joel McCrea. In a seemingly amicable agreement, Colbert hops a train to Palm Beach where divorces come easy...
The Palm Beach Story (1942) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
A 1942 comedy film by Preston Sturges about a married couple's wild adventure in Florida. Watch the trailer, read the cast and crew list, and explore the special features of this classic film.
A classic screwball comedy about a married couple who try to divorce and remarry for money. Read the critics' ratings, watch the trailer, and find out where to stream or buy the film online.
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- Comedy
