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1942 · 88 min · NR

The Palm Beach Story

Directed by Preston Sturges · Comedy, Romance

The Palm Beach Story (1942) is a Comedy film, directed by Preston Sturges set in New York City and Palm Beach during the 1940s. It runs 88 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of love & longing run throughout.

Composer
Victor Young
Cinematography
Victor Milner
Cast
Claudette ColbertJoel McCreaMary AstorRudy ValleeSig ArnoRobert WarwickArthur Stuart HullTorben Meyer

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York CityPalm Beach
When
1940s

Premise & themes

Themes
Love & Longing
Tone
ComedicRomantic

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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