

The Gay Divorcee
“The King and Queen of 'Carioca'”
Seeking a divorce from her absentee husband, Mimi Glossop travels to an English seaside resort. There she falls in love with dancer Guy Holden, whom she later mistakes for the corespondent her lawyer hired.
Where to watch The Gay Divorcee in United States
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Where is The Gay Divorcee streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, TCM | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé, FlixOlé Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| Japan | FOD | — |
About The Gay Divorcee
The Gay Divorcee is a 1934 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Mark Sandrich. The cast is led by Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Alice Brady. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, TCM.
The Gay Divorcee was produced by RKO Radio Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 12, 1934, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Mark Sandrich
- Writers
- George Marion Jr., Dorothy Yost, Edward Kaufman
- Release date
- October 12, 1934
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- RKO Radio Pictures
The Gay Divorcee cast & crew
The Gay Divorcee was directed by Mark Sandrich and written by George Marion Jr., Dorothy Yost, and Edward Kaufman.
The cast features Fred Astaire as Guy Holden, Ginger Rogers as Mimi Glossop, Alice Brady as Hortense, Edward Everett Horton as Egbert Fitzgerald, Erik Rhodes as Rodolfo Tonetti, and Eric Blore as Waiter.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by David Abel and it was produced by Pandro S. Berman.
Is The Gay Divorcee worth watching?
The Gay Divorcee holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 147 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and romance, The Gay Divorcee is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Gay Divorcee
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Cast of The Gay Divorcee

Fred Astaire
Guy Holden

Ginger Rogers
Mimi Glossop

Alice Brady
Hortense

Edward Everett Horton
Egbert Fitzgerald

Erik Rhodes
Rodolfo Tonetti

Eric Blore
Waiter

William Austin
Cyril Glossop

Charles Coleman
Valet

Lillian Miles
Guest

Betty Grable
Guest

E. E. Clive
Chief Customs Inspector (uncredited)

Paul Porcasi
French Headwaiter (uncredited)
The Gay Divorcee — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Gay Divorcee in United States?
The Gay Divorcee is streaming on YouTube TV, TCM in United States.
▸Is The Gay Divorcee on YouTube TV?
Yes — The Gay Divorcee is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is The Gay Divorcee in?
The Gay Divorcee is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Gay Divorcee?
The Gay Divorcee runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).
▸What is The Gay Divorcee rated?
The Gay Divorcee is rated NR. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 147 ratings.











