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Holiday

  • 1930
  • 1h 31m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
846
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Mary Astor, Robert Ames, and Ann Harding in Holiday (1930)
ComedyDrama

Holiday is a 1930 American Pre-Code romantic comedy film which tells the story of a young man who is torn between his free-thinking lifestyle and the tradition of his wealthy fiancée's famil... Read allHoliday is a 1930 American Pre-Code romantic comedy film which tells the story of a young man who is torn between his free-thinking lifestyle and the tradition of his wealthy fiancée's family.Holiday is a 1930 American Pre-Code romantic comedy film which tells the story of a young man who is torn between his free-thinking lifestyle and the tradition of his wealthy fiancée's family.

  • Director
    • Edward H. Griffith
  • Writers
    • Philip Barry
    • Horace Jackson
  • Stars
    • Ann Harding
    • Mary Astor
    • Robert Ames
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    846
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Edward H. Griffith
    • Writers
      • Philip Barry
      • Horace Jackson
    • Stars
      • Ann Harding
      • Mary Astor
      • Robert Ames
    • 18User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 4 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Top Cast18

    Ann Harding
    Ann Harding
    • Linda Seton
    Mary Astor
    Mary Astor
    • Julia Seton
    Robert Ames
    Robert Ames
    • Johnny Case
    Hallam Cooley
    Hallam Cooley
    • Seton Cram
    Creighton Hale
    Creighton Hale
    • Pete Hedges
    Elizabeth Forrester
    • Laura Cram
    Edward Everett Horton
    Edward Everett Horton
    • Nick Potter
    Hedda Hopper
    Hedda Hopper
    • Susan Potter
    William Holden
    • Edward Seton
    Mabel Forrest
    Mabel Forrest
    • Mary Jessup
    Monroe Owsley
    Monroe Owsley
    • Ned Seton
    Wilson Benge
    Wilson Benge
    • Butler
    • (uncredited)
    Neal Dodd
    Neal Dodd
    • Minister
    • (uncredited)
    Mary Forbes
    Mary Forbes
    • Mrs. Pritchard Ames
    • (uncredited)
    Al Hill
    Al Hill
    • Taxi Driver
    • (uncredited)
    Paul Power
    Paul Power
    • Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Phillips Smalley
    Phillips Smalley
    • Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Ellinor Vanderveer
    Ellinor Vanderveer
    • Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Edward H. Griffith
    • Writers
      • Philip Barry
      • Horace Jackson
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews18

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      In the 1938 remake, Edward Everett Horton plays the same role (Nick Potter) as he does in this version.
    • Goofs
      58 minutes into the film, Ned is very drunk. He reclines on the sofa with a glass in his hand and then drops it onto the floor. Moments later, the glass is back in his hand.
    • Quotes
      • Ned Seton: My dear sister, I shall drink as much as I like at any party I choose to attend. And as much as I like is as much as I can hold. It's my protection against your tiresome friends. Linda's out of luck, she hasn't any protection.
    • Connections
      Version of Holiday (1938)
    • Soundtracks
      That Naughty Waltz
      Music by Sol P. Levy
      Played on a cabinet-style music box as Linda and Johnny dance

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    Details

    • Release date
      • July 3, 1930 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Праздник
    • Production company
      • Pathé Exchange
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 31m(91 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White

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