A woman leaves her inventor husband, believing that it would be better for him if she were gone. She heads to Palm Beach to get a divorce, and meets kind billionaire John D. Hackensacker the III during crazy train ride there. The energy is bursting in every scene thanks to film's great, seasoned cast. Watch for early scenes with the endearing, little old "Wienie King". The film is a wonderful, joyfully hilarious…
Love is fickle! Love is blind! She runs 'round the country...with him behind!
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.
Top 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
Robert Greig
Third Member Ale and Quail Club
Roscoe Ates
Fourth Member Ale and Quail Club
Dewey Robinson
Fifth Member Ale and Quail Club
Chester Conklin
Sixth Member Ale and Quail Club
Reviews
“Men don’t get smarter as they get older, they just lose their hair”! That’s the view of “Gerry” (Claudette Colbert) who is married to frustrated designer “Tom” (Joel McCrea). He needs $90,000 to build a state of the art airport but all of the traditional investment sources have politely declined. She decides that he would do better on his own, or better yet - she could divorce him the go marry a millionaire and try…
FAQ about The Palm Beach Story
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.
When was The Palm Beach Story released?
The Palm Beach Story was released in 1942.
What genres does The Palm Beach Story belong to?
The Palm Beach Story is categorised as Comedy, Romance.
Who stars in The Palm Beach Story?
The cast of The Palm Beach Story includes Claudette Colbert, Joel McCrea, Mary Astor, Rudy Vallee, Sig Arno.