Holiday (1930 film)
| Holiday | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Edward H. Griffith |
| Produced by | E. B. Derr |
| Written by | Horace Jackson |
| Based on |
Holiday by Philip Barry |
| Starring |
Ann Harding Mary Astor Hedda Hopper Edward Everett Horton Monroe Owsley |
| Music by | Josiah Zuro |
| Cinematography | Norbert Brodine |
| Edited by | Daniel Mandell |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Pathé Exchange |
Release dates |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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. It stars Ann Harding, Mary Astor, Edward Everett Horton, Robert Ames and Hedda Hopper. It was produced and released by Pathé Exchange.
The film was adapted by Horace Jackson from the play by Philip Barry. It was directed by Edward H. Griffith.
Cast
- Ann Harding as Linda Seton
- Mary Astor as Julia Seton
- Edward Everett Horton as Nick Potter
- Robert Ames as Johnny Case
- Hedda Hopper as Susan Potter
- Monroe Owsley as Ned Seton
- William Holden as Edward Seton
- Elizabeth Forrester as Laura
- Mabel Forrest as Mary Jessup
- Creighton Hale as Pete Hedges
- Hallam Cooley as Seton Cram
- Mary Forbes as Pritchard Ames
Award nominations
It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Ann Harding) and Best Writing, Adaptation.[1]
Remake
The film was remade in 1938. Directed by George Cukor, it starred Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant, with Horton playing the same role as in the 1930 version.
References
- ↑ Osborne, Robert (1994). 65 Years of the Oscar: The Official History of the Academy Awards. London: Abbeville Press. p. 27. ISBN 1-55859-715-8.
External links
- Holiday at the Internet Movie Database
- Holiday at the TCM Movie Database
- Holiday at AllMovie
- Holiday at the American Film Institute Catalog
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