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The Palm Beach Story (1942) -- P. Sturges
Joel McCrea and
Claudette Colbert play Tom and Gerry Jeffers who are in love but about to get a
divorce (making this likely to be one of those screwball comedies of remarriage,
often discussed). You see, Gerry has some feminine wiles that she'd like to use
to help Tom with his business (he's an inventor), but he's too scrupulous (and
jealous) to let that happen. So, she up and leaves to Palm Beach to get a
divorce and marry a richer guy (with Rudy Vallee, the richest guy, as the most
likely candidate). The Wienie King funds her trip and then Tom's trip to win
her back. Should I mention that this was written and directed by Preston
Sturges? As such, you should know that you are in for a wry and ridiculous
treat. Quite possibly, there is no logical route out of the romantic dilemma
created here, unless...(well, I won't tip you to a screenwriter's safely
guarded tricks of the trade).
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