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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | 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 available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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
- Dorothy Yost, George Marion Jr., 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 Dorothy Yost, George Marion Jr., 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 149 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
The Gay Divorcee isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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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 not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸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 149 ratings.
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