Review of Holiday (1930) by Tracy B — 20 Jul 2008

Little known but utterly great hepburn/grant movie.

This review of Holiday (1930) was written by Tracy B on 20 Jul 2008.

Holiday has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Tom M (1,308) on 19 Dec 2010

This one's a real charmer, with a wonderful lineup of characters and a well presented tale and mood…

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By Sabrina I (88) on 22 May 2011

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By Cathy D (53) on 27 Dec 2014

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By Tina S (473) on 25 Feb 2010

I just love Cary with Katharine, I could watch them all day…

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Cukor's direction here can best be described as savvy: Holiday develops in a witty, funny way, and its themes unfold as the movie progresses…

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By Ashley G (353) on 07 Mar 2010

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By Danielle U (100) on 07 Jan 2012

This movie is a beautiful little hidden treasure staring Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn and is a must for any lover of the classics and quirky,…

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Ah,golden age of the 1930s and 1940s Next to The Philadelphia Story, the film is perhaps most-loved comedy of that period…

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By Conner R (1,016) on 14 Jul 2010

I think this movie has stood the test of time mainly because of the amazing chemistry between Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn…

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