The Gay Divorcee is a good example of Depression-era escapism at its best. The glamorous Ginger Rogers was already a big star and the debonair Fred Astaire was on his way to becoming one. The viewer is treated to a feast of opulence free from the cares of the world -- except the ones necessary to provide the film with a plot. The film's happy ending is welcomingly contrived in a way that protects the morality of the primary characters, providing the audience with a guilt-free, feel-good conclusion. The music and the dancing of Astaire and Rogers are the primary reasons why current-day audiences continue to enjoy The Gay Divorcee. Among the musical highlights is The Continental, a witty and sophisticated exercise in flirting that brought the first-ever Best Song Oscar to Con Conrad and Herb Magidson.
The Gay Divorcee (1934)
Directed by Mark Sandrich
Genres - Comedy, Romance, Drama, Musical |
Sub-Genres - Comedy of Errors, Musical Comedy, Musical Romance |
Release Date - Oct 12, 1934 (USA - Unknown), Oct 12, 1934 (USA) |
Run Time - 107 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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