‘The Palm Beach Story': An Odd Mix of Comedy and Romance
Director and screenwriter Preston Sturges cooks up a comedy that rubs the edges of taste and restraint.
Three’s a Crowd: (L–R) Tom Jeffers (Joel McCrea), Gerry (Claudette Colbert), and John D. Hackensacker III (Rudy Vallee), in “The Palm Beach Story.” Paramount Pictures
By 1942,writer-director Preston Sturges had already carved out a rare position within the studio system. He was able to carry his own material from the page to the set with a level of control uncommon for the time.
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Ian Kane is a U.S. Army veteran, filmmaker, and author. He is dedicated to the development and production of innovative, thought-provoking, character-driven films and books of the highest quality.
