The Palm Beach Story [Blu Ray] [The Criterion Collection] [Arrives in 30 Days] Buy Today

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The Palm Beach Story Directed by: Preston SturgesStarring: Claudette Colbert, Joel McCrea, Mary Astor, Rudy Vallee, Sig Arno, Robert Warwick, Arthur Stuart Hull, Torben Meyer, Jimmy Conlin, Victor Potel, William DemarestContributors: Buddy G. DeSylva, Paul Jones, Preston Sturges, Victor YoungDescriptionPreston Sturges’ The Palm Beach Story is a classic romantic comedy about a married couple, Tom (Joel McCrea) and Gerry (Claudette Colbert), who are struggling with financial difficulties in New York City. In an effort to resolve their issues, Gerry decides to break off their marriage and heads to Palm Beach, Florida, where she meets the wealthy John D. Hackensacker III (Rudy Vallee). Tom, determined to win her back, follows her to Palm Beach, where Gerry introduces him as her brother. This sparks a series of romantic entanglements, as Hackensacker falls for Gerry while his sister, Princess Centimillia (Mary Astor), pursues Tom. This delightful film captures the witty charm of a romantic comedy with Sturges’ unique direction and sharp dialogue.The Criterion Collection Blu-ray edition includes a restored version of this delightful screwball comedy, preserving the charm of the 1942 classic in high definition.Key FeaturesFormat: Blu-ray / RestoredStudio: Criterion CollectionCatalogue No: CC2435BDUKBarcode: 5050629381634Main Language: EnglishRegion: BRelease Date: 11 November 2019Originally Issued: 1942No of Discs: 1Weight: 92gDimensions: 171 x 17 x 135 (mm)Genre: ClassicBBFC Certification: (12) Suitable for 12 years and overRental/Retail: Retail not for RentalSpecial FeaturesInteractive MenusFeatureDetailsDirectorPreston SturgesStarringClaudette Colbert, Joel McCrea, Mary Astor, Rudy Vallee, Sig Arno, Robert Warwick, Arthur Stuart Hull, Torben Meyer, Jimmy Conlin, Victor Potel, William DemarestContributorsBuddy G. DeSylva, Paul Jones, Preston Sturges, Victor YoungFormatBlu-ray / RestoredStudioCriterion CollectionCatalogue NoCC2435BDUKBarcode5050629381634Main LanguageEnglishRegionBRelease Date11 November 2019Originally Issued1942No of Discs1Weight92gDimensions171 x 17 x 135 (mm)GenreClassicBBFC Certification(12) Suitable for 12 years and overRental/RetailRetail not for Rental