The Palm Beach Story
“Love is fickle! Love is blind! She runs 'round the country...with him behind!”
Synopsis
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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The Palm Beach Story ≣ 1942 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-27
Top Cast
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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
Robert Greig
Third Member Ale and Quail Club
Roscoe Ates
Fourth Member Ale and Quail Club
Dewey Robinson
Fifth Member Ale and Quail Club
Chester Conklin
Sixth Member Ale and Quail Club
Sheldon Jett
Seventh Member Ale and Quail Club
Robert Dudley
Wienie King
Release History & Theatrical Window
Greenville, South Carolina
Festival / Special Debut
December 10, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Preston Sturges
- Screenplay & Story
- Preston Sturges
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- The Palm Beach Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Preston Sturges
Preston Sturges
Victor Young
Victor Milner
Stuart Gilmore
Department Leadership Roster
Preston Sturges
Screenplay
Preston Sturges
Director
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Stuart Gilmore
Editor
Victor Milner
Director of Photography
Irene
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Palm Beach Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Palm Beach Story about?
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.
Who directed The Palm Beach Story?
The Palm Beach Story was directed by Preston Sturges.
Who stars in The Palm Beach Story?
The principal cast of The Palm Beach Story includes Claudette Colbert, Joel McCrea, Mary Astor, Rudy Vallee, Sig Arno.
When was The Palm Beach Story released and how long is it?
The Palm Beach Story was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Palm Beach Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Palm Beach Story was composed by Victor Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Palm Beach Story?
The Palm Beach Story holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).