The Palm Beach Story (1942)
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.
- Preston Sturges
- Preston Sturges
Rating: 7/10 by 181 users
Alternative Title:
Florida-Express - AT
Mulher de Verdade - BR
Hullujen paratiisi - FI
Un marido rico - ES
Dårarnas paradis - SE
Palm Beach Story - Atemlos nach Florida - DE
Country:
United States of America
Language:
English
Runtime: 01 hour 28 minutes
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Plot Keyword: florida, airport, yacht, marriage, love, money, train, divorce, screwball comedy, palm beach, comedy of remarriage
A woman leaves her inventor husband, believing that it would be better for him if she were gone. She heads to Palm Beach to get a divorce, and meets kind billionaire John D. Hackensacker the III during crazy train ride there. The energy is bursting in every scene thanks to film's great, seasoned cast. Watch for early scenes with the endearing, little old "Wienie King". The film is a wonderful, joyfully hilarious romp. Would I recommend? Yes. The quintessential screwball comedy.
