The Palm Beach Story (Criterion Collection)

Preston Sturges displays his magic touch for the screwball comedy once again with this hilarious and frantic delight. Gerry Jeffers (Claudette Colbert) encounters an entourage of zany characters, including "The Ale and Quail Club," after leaving inventor hubby Tom (Joel McCrea)--in an unconventional quest to fund his latest and greatest "big idea" by marrying a millionaire! Rudy Vallee, Mary Astor co-star. 88 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; interviews; 1943 radio broadcast.