The Palm Beach Story
“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.
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Where is The Palm Beach Story streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, FOD | — |
About The Palm Beach Story
The Palm Beach Story is a 1942 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Preston Sturges. The cast is led by Claudette Colbert, Joel McCrea, Mary Astor. It has a runtime of 1h 28m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Palm Beach Story was produced by Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 28, 1942, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Preston Sturges
- Writers
- Preston Sturges
- Release date
- August 28, 1942
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Paramount Pictures
The Palm Beach Story cast & crew
The Palm Beach Story was directed by Preston Sturges and written by Preston Sturges.
The cast features Claudette Colbert as Geraldine 'Gerry' Jeffers, Joel McCrea as Tom Jeffers, Mary Astor as The Princess Centimillia, Rudy Vallee as John D. Hackensacker III, Sig Arno as Toto, and Robert Warwick as Mr. Hinch.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Victor Young and cinematography is by Victor Milner.
Is The Palm Beach Story worth watching?
The Palm Beach Story holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 209 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 28m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and romance, The Palm Beach Story is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Palm Beach Story
The Palm Beach Story 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 Palm Beach Story
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
The Palm Beach Story — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Palm Beach Story in United States?
The Palm Beach Story 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 Palm Beach Story in?
The Palm Beach Story is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Palm Beach Story?
The Palm Beach Story runs 1 hours 28 minutes (88 minutes).
▸What is The Palm Beach Story rated?
The Palm Beach Story is rated NR. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 209 ratings.
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