Fred Astaire,
Ginger Rogers,
Alice Brady,
Edward Everett Horton,
Erik Rhodes
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Based on Dwight Taylor and Cole Porter's play of the same name, The Gay Divorcee centers on Mimi (Ginger Rogers), a woman seeking a divorce from her husband. Mimi travels to an English seaside resort,... read more
DVD Release Date: October 24, 2006
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September 8, 2010This movie is really funny in some scenes, but the song and dance numbers are silly, and I just couldn't take it.
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October 8, 2009Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire were the very personification of the Hollywood dancing team. The film is a comedy of mistaken identitties in which Rogers mistakenly thinks Astaire. in the guise of her supposed lover, is the man who will help her get a divorce.
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March 25, 2012It's a terrific movie and a terrific musical. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers shine throughout. Rogers isn't as charismatic as Astaire is and Astaire doesn't let his charismatic ego overtake Rogers. I guess that is why they work so well together.
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February 5, 2012cajiggleAnother Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers pairing and this one of the better ones. The story of mistaken identity had to been copied from this. The dancing is impecable and Astaire and Rogers glide with ease. You will have a crush on Rogers the first time you see her so it's no wond... read more
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December 21, 2010Watching Astaire and Rogers is almost dreamlike. It is amazing seeing two people move like they do, completely a team but each a phenomenal dancer on their own. This film doesn't have an inordinate amount of routines by the two, but the sequence for The Continental was magical to... read more
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August 30, 2009The general plot style is pretty familiar to fans of the dance team of Astaire and Rogers--they meet, they hate each other, they fall in love, they hate each other again and they make up in the end and live happily ever after. Yet despite this, the film is amusing and captivating... read more
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October 18, 2008How can anyone not absolutely adore this film. Alice Brady, as usual, is hilarious as the ditzy aunt and it's always a treat to watch Fred and Ginger do their thing. You'll find yourself singing "The Continental" for days afterward.
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July 7, 2008on the one hand, it's rather unfortunate Astaire-Rogers films have to be so formulaic and predictable. on the other hand, it's a delightful formula that never fails to please and amuse. memorable in the sense that it's a phenomenal freshman starring vehicle for the duo, but the... read more
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March 3, 2008Quite excellent Fred & Ginger film...lots of comedy, dancing, and a very young Betty Grable as well! Lots of fun!
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December 31, 2007Not a bad movie overall, but it's probably my least favorite Fred & Ginger movie. There were no memorable songs, and the the amt of time the two spent dancing together were only 10 min.
Critic Reviews
October 13, 2011
Gabe Leibowitz, Film and Felt
March 9, 2011
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
The second, charming teaming of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, probably his best dancing partner Full Review
August 15, 2005
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Aimed at cheering up a Depression audience--which it does do with animated song and dance numbers. Full Review
April 15, 2005
Michael W. Phillips, Jr., Goatdog's Movies
As far as musical comedies go, this one wasn't musical enough. Full Review
January 8, 2004
Nell Minow, Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies
Just fast forward to the dance numbers and you'll be in heaven.
January 22, 2003
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Not the best Fred and Ginger film, but not far from it. The 17 minute "Continental" is a stunner.
October 2, 2007
Susan Granger, www.susangranger.com
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