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Christmas Holiday (1944)

NR · 1944-07-31 · 1h 33m · EN
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Durbin... In her most dramatic glory.

Don't be fooled by the title. Christmas Holiday is a far, far cry from It's a Wonderful Life. Told in flashback, the story begins as Abigail Martin marries Southern aristocrat Robert Monette. Unfortunately, Robert has inherited his family's streak of violence and instability, and soon drags Abigail into a life of misery.

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Robert SiodmakDirector

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Deanna DurbinDeanna DurbinJackie Lamont / Abigail MartinGene KellyGene KellyRobert ManetteRichard WhorfRichard WhorfSimon FenimoreDean HarensDean HarensCharles MasonGladys GeorgeGladys GeorgeValerie de MerodeGale SondergaardGale SondergaardMrs. ManetteDavid BruceDavid BruceGerald TylerEddie AcuffEddie AcuffSteve, a Soldier (uncredited)Ruth CherringtonRuth CherringtonOliver BlakeOliver BlakeDefense Attorney (uncredited)Charles CaneCharles CaneJoe, Detective (uncredited)Heinie ConklinHeinie ConklinJury Member (uncredited)

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MurderReporterFlashbackAirplaneCatholic churchNoirFilm noir

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Genre affinityDrama · Crime · MysteryTheme affinityMurder · Reporter · FlashbackMood preferenceRomanceNarrative complexityMysteryVisual styleNoir · Film NoirDialogue densityDrama

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Frequently asked questions about Christmas Holiday

What is Christmas Holiday about?

Don't be fooled by the title. Christmas Holiday is a far, far cry from It's a Wonderful Life. Told in flashback, the story begins as Abigail Martin marries Southern aristocrat Robert Monette. Unfortunately, Robert has inherited his family's streak of violence and instability, and soon drags Abigail into a life of misery.

How long is Christmas Holiday?

Christmas Holiday has a runtime of 93 minutes.