Holiday (1930 film)
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| Holiday | |
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| Directed by | Edward H. Griffith |
| Produced by | E. B. Derr |
| Screenplay 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 |
| Editing by | Daniel Mandell |
| Studio | Pathé Exchange |
| Distributed by | Pathé Exchange |
| Release date(s) | July 3, 1930 |
| Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Holiday is a 1930 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.
It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Ann Harding) and Best Writing, Adaptation.[1]
The film was remade in 1938 starring Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant, and with Horton playing the same role as in the 1930 version.
[edit] 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
[edit] 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.
[edit] External links
- Holiday at the Internet Movie Database
- Holiday at AllRovi
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