The Palm Beach Story

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

19421h 28m7.0(213 votes)

ComedyRomance

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.

The Palm Beach Story (1942) is a comedy and romance film directed by Preston Sturges. It stars Claudette Colbert, Joel McCrea, and Mary Astor. The film runs for 1 hour 28 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.0 out of 10 from 213 votes.

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Director

Preston Sturges

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

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Where can I watch The Palm Beach Story?

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Who stars in The Palm Beach Story?

The Palm Beach Story stars Claudette Colbert, Joel McCrea, Mary Astor, and Rudy Vallee, and was directed by Preston Sturges.

How long is The Palm Beach Story?

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

When did The Palm Beach Story come out?

The Palm Beach Story was released in 1942.

What genre is The Palm Beach Story?

The Palm Beach Story is a comedy and romance film.

Is The Palm Beach Story worth watching?

The Palm Beach Story holds an average audience score of 7.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.