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The Gay Divorcee

6.919341h 45mNRMovieComedyRomance

Seeking a divorce from her absentee husband, Mimi Glossop travels to an English seaside resort. There she falls in love with dancer Guy Holden, whom she later mistakes for the corespondent her lawyer hired.

DirectorMark Sandrich
WritersDorothy Yost·George Marion Jr.
ProducerPandro S. Berman

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Cast · Directed by Mark Sandrich

FAFred Astaire
Fred Astaire
Guy Holden
GRGinger Rogers
Ginger Rogers
Mimi Glossop
ABAlice Brady
Alice Brady
Hortense
EHEdward Everett Horton
Edward Everett Horton
Egbert Fitzgerald
ERErik Rhodes
Erik Rhodes
Rodolfo Tonetti
EBEric Blore
Eric Blore
Waiter
WAWilliam Austin
William Austin
Cyril Glossop
CCCharles Coleman
Charles Coleman
Valet
LMLillian Miles
Lillian Miles
Guest
BGBetty Grable
Betty Grable
Guest
ECE. E. Clive
E. E. Clive
Chief Customs Inspector (uncredited)
PPPaul Porcasi
Paul Porcasi
French Headwaiter (uncredited)

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The Gay Divorcee — streaming FAQ

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The Gay Divorcee is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Gay Divorcee on Netflix?

No, The Gay Divorcee is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

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Yes — The Gay Divorcee is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of September 2026.

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