The Palm Beach Story (1942)

In a bustling and unforgiving New York City, Gerry and Tom Jeffers are a married couple teetering on the brink of financial ruin. Tom, an architect with a bold vision for a suspended airport, struggles to find an investor, leaving them on the verge of eviction from their apartment. Their fortunes appear to change when a wealthy Texas businessman and prospective tenant crosses paths with Gerry, generously gifting her $700 to clear her debts and breathe new life into their dire situation. Yet, Tom's skepticism about the source of this sudden windfall ignites a fierce argument, leading Gerry to confront the reality that she may be more of a hindrance than a helpmate in Tom's life. Driven by her newfound resolve, Gerry embarks on an audacious plan: she sets off for the opulent playground of Palm Beach, intending to divorce Tom and remarry a millionaire, all in a sacrificial bid to finance Tom’s groundbreaking project. On her journey, she catches the attention of J.D. Hackensacker III, a man whose wealth is as vast as the ocean they traverse on his luxury yacht. As they acquaint themselves with the glittering Palm Beach society, Gerry navigates the affections of her wealthy suitor and his eccentric sister, Princess Centimillia. Yet, love proves to be a stubborn adversary. Unbeknownst to Gerry, Tom has followed her, and she is forced to introduce him as her brother to maintain her ruse. As Hackensacker falls for Gerry and the Princess becomes smitten with Tom, a complicated web of romance and deception is spun against the backdrop of Palm Beach's glitzy allure. With the twist of a zipper and the revelation of twins, a series of comedic misunderstandings and unexpected twists unravel, leading to a climax that will decide the course of their futures. Will Gerry's audacious plan succeed, or will love prevail in this whirlwind tale of sacrifice, wealth, and the lengths one will go to for the one they love?

The Palm Beach Story is a comedy movie featuring Claudette Colbert.

It is possible to buy The Palm Beach Story on Amazon Video, Apple TV, DIRECTV, Google Play Movies, Vudu and YouTube.