Christmas Holiday
Seen it?1944 | 93 min | Crime, Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved Angels with Dirty Faces, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1944: an older pace and style.
A young femme fatale realizes that the man she married is an incorrigible wastrel.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 17K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Siodmak
- Deanna DurbinJackie Lamont / Abigail Martin
- Gene KellyRobert Manette
- Richard WhorfSimon Fenimore
- Dean HarensCharles Mason
- Gladys GeorgeValerie de Merode
- Gale SondergaardMrs. Manette
- David BruceGerald Tyler
- Eddie AcuffSteve (uncredited)
- Fred AldrichBartender (uncredited)
- Frank AustinJury Member (uncredited)