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The Gay Divorcee

1934 · 105 min

A breezy, elegant escape full of witty banter, mistaken identity, and dazzling dance numbers that sweep you along.

Tagline
The King and Queen of 'Carioca'
Overview
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.
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How it feels

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Tone
  • lightstrength 3 of 3
  • whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
  • romanticstrength 2 of 3
  • campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • love
  • identity
  • deception
  • family
  • freedom
Places
  • big city
  • single country house
  • sea
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • musical
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence none
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror0
Humour5
Realism4
Romance7
Tension2
Darkness1
Complexity3
Emotional weight3

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Details

Genres
comedy, romance
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Starring
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Runtime
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Country
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Languages
English

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