The Palm Beach Story
1942, English. Directed by Preston Sturges.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Preston SturgesDirector
- Claudette ColbertGeraldine 'Gerry' Jeffers
- Joel McCreaTom Jeffers
- Mary AstorThe Princess Centimillia
- Rudy ValleeJohn D. Hackensacker III
- Sig ArnoToto
- Robert WarwickMr. Hinch
- Arthur Stuart HullMr. Osmond
- Torben MeyerDr. Kluck
- Jimmy ConlinMr. Asweld
- Victor PotelMr. McKeewie
- William DemarestFirst Member Ale and Quail Club
- Jack NortonSecond Member Ale and Quail Club
Details
- Released
- 28 August 1942
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Preston Sturges
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The Palm Beach Story: quick answers
Is The Palm Beach Story worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 219 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Palm Beach Story?
The Palm Beach Story runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does The Palm Beach Story have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Palm Beach Story. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Palm Beach Story parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Palm Beach Story is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Palm Beach Story on?
The Palm Beach Story isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Palm Beach Story?
If you liked The Palm Beach Story, try Libeled Lady, The Awful Truth, The Lady Eve.
Who directed The Palm Beach Story?
The Palm Beach Story (1942) was directed by Preston Sturges and stars Claudette Colbert, Joel McCrea, Mary Astor.