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The Gay Divorcee
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The Gay Divorcee

1934-10-12 · 105 min · ★ 6.9

Comedy · Romance

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.

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Directors
Mark Sandrich
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 520,000
Revenue
USD 1,800,000

Top Cast

Fred AstaireFred AstaireGuy Holden
Ginger RogersGinger RogersMimi Glossop
Alice BradyAlice BradyHortense
Edward Everett HortonEdward Everett HortonEgbert Fitzgerald
Erik RhodesErik RhodesRodolfo Tonetti
Eric BloreEric BloreWaiter
William AustinWilliam AustinCyril Glossop
Charles ColemanCharles ColemanValet
Lillian MilesLillian MilesGuest
Betty GrableBetty GrableGuest
E. E. CliveE. E. CliveChief Customs Inspector (uncredited)
Paul PorcasiPaul PorcasiFrench Headwaiter (uncredited)
Norman Ainsley(uncredited)
Jimmy AubreyJimmy Aubrey(uncredited)
Finis BartonFinis Barton(uncredited)
Eleanor BayleyDancer (uncredited)
De Don BlunierChorus Girl (uncredited)
Jack ChefeJack ChefeNight Club Patron (uncredited)
Cy CleggPorter (uncredited)
Larry SteersLarry SteersNight Club Patron (uncredited)

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