Christmas in July
Seen it?1940 | 67 min | Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Safety Last!, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 7 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1940: an older pace and style.
An office clerk loves entering contests in the hopes of someday winning a fortune and marrying the girl he loves. His latest attempt is the Maxford House Coffee Slogan Contest. As a joke, some of his co-workers put together a fake telegram which says that he won the $25,000 grand prize.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$25K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Preston Sturges
- Dick PowellJimmy MacDonald
- Ellen DrewBetty Casey
- Raymond WalburnDr. Maxford
- Alexander CarrMr. Shindel
- William DemarestMr. Bildocker
- Ernest TruexMr. Baxter
- Franklin PangbornDon Hartman - Radio Announcer
- Rod CameronDick
- Adrian MorrisTom
- Harry RosenthalHarry