Review of Holiday (1938) by Maria N — 24 May 2008

Comical . I adore this film. I love Katherine Hepburn & Cary Grant. This movie is bloody fantastic!

This review of Holiday (1938) was written by Maria N on 24 May 2008.

Holiday has generally received very positive reviews.

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