The Gay Divorcee

The Gay Divorcee

1934 · 105 min · EN · NR · 6.9 (151 votes)
Dir. Mark Sandrich · Starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Alice Brady, Edward Everett Horton, Erik Rhodes, Eric Blore

“The King and Queen of 'Carioca'”

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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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A whirl of witty banter and dazzling dance numbers. This classic screwball comedy sparkles with pre-code charm, offering a lighthearted and romantic escape filled with mistaken identities and musical flair.

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