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The Gay Divorcee

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1934 | 105 min | Comedy, Romance

Friday Night Flickearly rating

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Awful Truth, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1934: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    93% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Nominated for 4 Oscars.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $2 million worldwide on a $520K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 43K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mark Sandrich

  • Fred AstaireGuy Holden
  • Ginger RogersMimi Glossop
  • Alice BradyHortense
  • Edward Everett HortonEgbert Fitzgerald
  • Erik RhodesRodolfo Tonetti
  • Eric BloreWaiter
  • William AustinCyril Glossop
  • Charles ColemanValet
  • Lillian MilesGuest
  • Betty GrableGuest