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The Gay Divorcee (1934)
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Mimi Glossop wants a divorce so her Aunt Hortense hires a professional to play the correspondent in apparent infidelity... See full summary » Director:Mark Sandrich |
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Alice Brady | ... |
Aunt Hortense
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| Edward Everett Horton | ... |
Egbert 'Pinky' Fitzgerald
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Erik Rhodes | ... |
Rodolfo Tonetti
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Lillian Miles | ... |
Singer - Continental Number
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Charles Coleman | ... |
Guy's Valet
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William Austin | ... |
Cyril Glossop
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Storyline
Mimi Glossop wants a divorce so her Aunt Hortense hires a professional to play the correspondent in apparent infidelity. American dancer Guy Holden meets Mimi while visiting Brightbourne (Brighton) and she thinks he is the correspondent. The plot is really an excuse for song and dance. The movie won three Academy nominations and the first Oscar for Best Song: "The Continental", a twenty-two minute production number. Written by Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>
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Introducing the new dance sensation "The Continental" See more »Parents Guide:
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Budget:
$520,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Mono (RCA Victor System)Color:
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Guy Holden: You're somewhat of an igneous intrusion yourself.
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(1934)
Music and Lyrics by Con Conrad and Herb Magidson
Song performed by Fred Astaire (uncredited), Ginger Rogers (uncredited), Erik Rhodes (uncredited), Lillian Miles (uncredited)
Dance performed by Fred Astaire (uncredited), Ginger Rogers (uncredited), chorus See more »
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Trivia
"The Screen Guild Theater" broadcast a 30 minute radio adaptation of the movie on March 6, 1943 with Edward Everett Horton reprising his film role. See more »Goofs
Crew or equipment visible: After the car chase when Fred catches Ginger, the sound of someone coughing can be heard. See more »Quotes
Waiter: That's what they call an igneous intrusion.Guy Holden: You're somewhat of an igneous intrusion yourself.
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Soundtracks
"The Continental"(1934)
Music and Lyrics by Con Conrad and Herb Magidson
Song performed by Fred Astaire (uncredited), Ginger Rogers (uncredited), Erik Rhodes (uncredited), Lillian Miles (uncredited)
Dance performed by Fred Astaire (uncredited), Ginger Rogers (uncredited), chorus See more »
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