# The Gay Divorcee (1934)

> A carefree Astaire-Rogers screwball musical turns a contrived divorce scheme and mistaken identity into an elegant showcase for romance, wit, and spectacular dancing.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/17254

## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Director: Mark Sandrich
- Cast: Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Alice Brady, Edward Everett Horton, Erik Rhodes, Eric Blore, William Austin, Charles Coleman
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0025164/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, carefree, urbane, classic movie night, dance film evening

## Synopsis

A delightful tale of mistaken identities and romantic mischief unfolds in a vibrant seaside town.

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