The Palm Beach Story (1942)
Kernel Score: 76% · 205 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1942-08-28
Runtime: 88 minutes
Where to watch The Palm Beach Story
- Stream: YouTube TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A New York inventor, Tom Jeffers, needs cash to develop his big idea, so his adoring wife, Gerry, decides to raise it by divorcing him and marrying an eccentric Florida millionaire, J. D. Hackensacker III.
The Palm Beach Story parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that The Palm Beach Story is a classic screwball comedy centered on marriage, divorce, and money.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Claudette Colbert as Geraldine 'Gerry' Jeffers
- Joel McCrea as Tom Jeffers
- Mary Astor as The Princess Centimillia
- Rudy Vallee as John D. Hackensacker III
- Sig Arno as Toto
- Robert Warwick as Mr. Hinch
- Arthur Stuart Hull as Mr. Osmond
- Torben Meyer as Dr. Kluck
- Jimmy Conlin as Mr. Asweld
- Victor Potel as Mr. McKeewie
The Palm Beach Story FAQ
Is The Palm Beach Story good?
The Palm Beach Story has a 76% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 205 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Palm Beach Story?
In the US you can stream The Palm Beach Story on YouTube TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Palm Beach Story OK for kids?
The Palm Beach Story is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that The Palm Beach Story is a classic screwball comedy centered on marriage, divorce, and money.
What movies are like The Palm Beach Story?
If you liked The Palm Beach Story, try Funny Girl, The Awful Truth, The Philadelphia Story and The Lady Eve.