The Gay Divorcee (1934)
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Based on Dwight Taylor and Cole Porter's play of the same name, The Gay Divorcee centers on Mimi (Ginger Rogers), a woman seeking a divorce from her husband. Mimi travels to an English seaside resort, pursued by the love-stricken Guy (Fred Astaire), whom she mistakes for the hired correspondent in her divorce case. Among the many musical numbers featured are "Night and Day," the only song from the original Broadway musical included in the film, and "The Continental," which won the first ever Academy Award for Best Song. Directed by Mark Sandrich, the film features supporting performances by Alice Brady and Edward Everett Horton. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
- Starring:
- Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, (more)
- Director(s):
- Mark Sandrich
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- NR
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Gay Divorcee
Based on Dwight Taylor and Cole Porter's play of the same name, The Gay Divorcee centers on Mimi (Ginger Rogers), a woman seeking a divorce from her husband. Mimi travels to an English seaside resort, pursued by the love-stricken Guy (Fred Astaire), whom she mistakes for the hired correspondent in her divorce case. Among the many musical numbers featured are "Night and Day," the only song from the original Broadway musical included in the film, and "The Continental," which won the first ever Academy Award for Best Song. Directed by Mark Sandrich, the film features supporting performances by Alice Brady and Edward Everett Horton. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 105 mins
Complete Cast of The Gay Divorcee
- Fred Astaire - Guy Holden
- Alice Brady - Aunt Hortense
- Erik Rhodes - Rodolfo Tonetti
- Eric Blore - Waiter
- George Davis - French Waiter
- Charles H. Bisharat - Call Boy at Dock
- Charles Coleman - Guy's Valet
- Paul Porcasi - French Headwaiter
- Ginger Rogers - Mimi Glossop
- Edward Everett Horton - Egbert Fitzgerald
- Betty Grable - Dancer
- E.E. Clive - Chief Customs Inspector
- Charlie Hall - Messenger at the Dock
- William Austin - Cyril Glossop
- Lillian Miles - Hotel Guest
- Alphonse Martell - French Waiter
- Director(s):
- Mark Sandrich
- Writer(s):
- Dwight Taylor, Dorothy Yost, George Marion, Jr.
- Producer(s):
- Pandro S. Berman
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- NR
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