The Gay Divorcee
1934, English. Directed by Mark Sandrich.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 152 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Gay Divorcee
The Gay Divorcee isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Mark SandrichDirector
- Fred AstaireGuy Holden
- Ginger RogersMimi Glossop
- Alice BradyHortense
- Edward Everett HortonEgbert Fitzgerald
- Erik RhodesRodolfo Tonetti
- Eric BloreWaiter
- William AustinCyril Glossop
- Charles ColemanValet
- Lillian MilesGuest
- Betty GrableGuest
- E. E. CliveChief Customs Inspector (uncredited)
- Paul PorcasiFrench Headwaiter (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 12 October 1934
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dorothy Yost, George Marion Jr., Edward Kaufman
- Budget
- $520K
- Box office
- $1.8M
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What The Gay Divorcee is based on
The Gay Divorcee is based on Gay Divorce, a dramatico-musical work.
Dramatico-musical work
Gay Divorce
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The Gay Divorcee: quick answers
Is The Gay Divorcee worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 152 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Gay Divorcee?
The Gay Divorcee runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does The Gay Divorcee have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Gay Divorcee. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Gay Divorcee parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Gay Divorcee is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Gay Divorcee on?
The Gay Divorcee isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Gay Divorcee?
If you liked The Gay Divorcee, try Shall We Dance, Swing Time, Top Hat.
Who directed The Gay Divorcee?
The Gay Divorcee (1934) was directed by Mark Sandrich and stars Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Alice Brady.
What is The Gay Divorcee based on?
The Gay Divorcee is based on Gay Divorce, a dramatico-musical work.