A FILM TO REMEMBER: “THE GAY DIVORCEE” (1934)

Photograph of film poster with a display of scene images from “The Gay Divorcee”.

Before I get into this, I want to make mention “A FILM TO REMEMBER” will be a series about films that have reached a milestone anniversary since their origin in being culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. The articles will contain the film’s plot outline, director, cast, a compilation of trivialities, various photos, movie trailer, critical reception and more. So, let’s start:

We are here to mark the celebration of the 85th Anniversary of Mark Sandrich’s “The Gay Divorcee”. Let’s take an inside look at the film:

PLOT OUTLINE:

An American woman travels to England to seek a divorce from her absentee husband, where she meets — and falls for — a dashing performer.

Still image of filmmaker Mark Sandrich.

STUDIO:

RKO Radio Pictures

DIRECTOR:

Mark Sandrich

CAST:

• Fred Astaire … Guy Holden
• Ginger Rogers … Mimi Glossop
• Alice Brady … Aunt Hortense
• Edward Everett Horton … Egbert ‘Pinky’ Fitzgerald