Review of Holiday (1938) by Bridget C — 29 Dec 2010

A good movie about second thoughts and going with what you believe in. Also, I never knew Cary Grant could do backflips . . .

This review of Holiday (1938) was written by Bridget C on 29 Dec 2010.

Holiday has generally received very positive reviews.

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