The Gay Divorcee (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1934, The Gay Divorcee is a comedy and romance film directed by Mark Sandrich, running about 107 minutes. “The King and Queen of 'Carioca'” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Gay Divorcee stars Fred Astaire as Guy Holden, Ginger Rogers as Mimi Glossop, Alice Brady as Hortense and Edward Everett Horton as Egbert Fitzgerald, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Gay Divorcee has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and TCM and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gay Divorcee page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gay Divorcee tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gay Divorcee (1934)?
- In US, The Gay Divorcee is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Gay Divorcee worth watching?
- The Gay Divorcee holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gay Divorcee?
- The Gay Divorcee stars Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Alice Brady, Edward Everett Horton and Erik Rhodes.
- When was The Gay Divorcee released?
- The Gay Divorcee was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.