Review of The Gay Divorcee (1934) by Robin W — 22 Mar 2009

Great classic! I love Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers together.

This review of The Gay Divorcee (1934) was written by Robin W on 22 Mar 2009.

The Gay Divorcee has generally received very positive reviews.

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