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The Palm Beach Story

7.019421h 28mNRMovieComedyRomance

A New York inventor, Tom Jeffers, needs cash to develop his big idea, so his adoring wife, Gerry, decides to raise it by divorcing him and marrying an eccentric Florida millionaire, J. D. Hackensacker III.

DirectorPreston Sturges
WriterPreston Sturges

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Cast · Directed by Preston Sturges

CCClaudette Colbert
Claudette Colbert
Geraldine 'Gerry' Jeffers
JMJoel McCrea
Joel McCrea
Tom Jeffers
MAMary Astor
Mary Astor
The Princess Centimillia
RVRudy Vallee
Rudy Vallee
John D. Hackensacker III
SASig Arno
Sig Arno
Toto
RWRobert Warwick
Robert Warwick
Mr. Hinch
AHArthur Stuart Hull
Arthur Stuart Hull
Mr. Osmond
TMTorben Meyer
Torben Meyer
Dr. Kluck
JCJimmy Conlin
Jimmy Conlin
Mr. Asweld
VPVictor Potel
Victor Potel
Mr. McKeewie
WDWilliam Demarest
William Demarest
First Member Ale and Quail Club
JNJack Norton
Jack Norton
Second Member Ale and Quail Club

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The Palm Beach Story — streaming FAQ

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The Palm Beach Story isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Palm Beach Story on Netflix?

No, The Palm Beach Story is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

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The Palm Beach Story isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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The Palm Beach Story isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.