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The Palm Beach Story

1942Movie1 h 28 minNR

ComedyRomance
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes94%81%

A romantic, hopeful comedy movie about history and family, with standout dialogue.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for brutality, scares or tears.

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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.

Feels like

  • Classic Screwball Comedy
  • Romantic Farce
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Fast-Paced Plot
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Golden Age Hollywood
  • Whimsical
  • Misunderstandings
  • Highly Rewatchable

Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
Preston Sturges
Written by
Preston Sturges
Produced by
Paul Jones
Music by
Victor Young

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Facts

August 28, 1942 · 1 h 28 min · NR

Released
August 28, 1942
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
14 countries

Tropes

Paper-Thin Disguise, Affectionate Nickname, Motor Mouth +9

  • Paper-Thin Disguise
  • Affectionate Nickname
  • Motor Mouth
  • Divorce Is Temporary
  • Creator Cameo
  • Butt-Monkey
  • Alcohol Hic
  • Rich in Dollars, Poor in Sense
  • Pair the Spares
  • Brick Joke
  • Mood Whiplash
  • Curtain Camouflage

12 of 47 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Palm Beach Story?"

Questions about The Palm Beach Story

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Where can I stream The Palm Beach Story?

YouTube TV

In the United States, The Palm Beach Story streams on YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is The Palm Beach Story worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 94%). Critics rate it higher (94 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Is The Palm Beach Story okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Palm Beach Story good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will The Palm Beach Story make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (9 of 10).

What tropes does The Palm Beach Story use?

Paper-Thin DisguiseAffectionate NicknameMotor MouthDivorce Is TemporaryCreator CameoButt-MonkeyAlcohol HicRich in Dollars, Poor in SensePair the SparesBrick JokeMood WhiplashCurtain Camouflageand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 tropes for it, including Paper-Thin Disguise, Affectionate Nickname, and Motor Mouth.